CVE-2008-5894 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the lang parameter of Mediatheka.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5894?
CVE-2008-5894 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5894?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mediatheka Mediatheka.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-5894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5894 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5pm-mp5c-qgvv.