CVE-2008-6222 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Pro Desk Support Center component for Joomla!.
- 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-2008-6222?
CVE-2008-6222 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 the Pro Desk Support Center (com_pro_desk) component 1.0 and 1.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the include_file parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6222?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6222 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-2008-6222 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6222 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-495p-h335-825x.