CVE-2008-5943 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in NavBoard, leading to code execution and data exposure.

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-2008-5943?

CVE-2008-5943 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter to (1) admin_modules.php and (2) modules.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Navboard Navboard.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5943 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-2008-5943 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5943 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-283j-g8hx-4wgv.