CVE-2008-5966 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can create or overwrite arbitrary files in Globsy via the file and data parameters, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-5966?

CVE-2008-5966 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

globsy_edit.php in Globsy 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename in the file parameter and file contents in the data parameter.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Globsy Globsy.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-5966 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5966 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h29f-j79c-pxwj.

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