CVE-2008-6290 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via path traversal in nicLOR Sito if register_globals is enabled or magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-6290?
CVE-2008-6290 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 includefile.php in nicLOR Sito, when register_globals is enabled or magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page_file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6290?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Niclor Include Sito.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6290 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-2008-6290 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6290 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqvm-gxwg-p387.