CVE-2008-5953 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in KTPCCD CMS when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-5953?
CVE-2008-5953 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter to the default URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ktp Computer Customer Database Ktp Computer Customer Database.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5953 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-2008-5953 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5953 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q726-rpf7-jpc9.