CVE-2008-5993 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the code parameter of image.php.
- 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-2008-5993?
CVE-2008-5993 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 image.php in Barcode Generator 1D (barcodegen) 2.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the code parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Barcodephp Barcodegen 1d.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5993 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-2008-5993 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5993 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f37j-hrqw-74wx.