CVE-2008-6083 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter of TXTshop.
- 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-2008-6083?
CVE-2008-6083 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in header.php in TXTshop beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6083?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Txtshop Txtshop.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6083 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-2008-6083 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6083 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf8f-jrrj-qjh4.