CVE-2008-5968 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the cookie_language parameter of PHP iCalendar.

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-2008-5968?

CVE-2008-5968 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 print.php in PHP iCalendar 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cookie_language parameter in a phpicalendar_* cookie, a different vector than CVE-2006-1292.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpicalendar Phpicalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5968 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-2008-5968 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5968 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh54-9j4p-xcwq.