CVE-2008-6025 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 3 Feb 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in openElec, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

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-2008-6025?

CVE-2008-6025 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scr/form.php in openElec 3.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the obj parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openelec Openelec.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6025 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-2008-6025 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6025 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f76r-jqp9-73vv.