CVE-2008-6273 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in MyKtools, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6273?
CVE-2008-6273 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langage parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4781. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6273?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Myktools Myktools.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6273?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6273 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-2008-6273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x2c-7fr9-38mv.