CVE-2008-6308 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in the PunBB Private Messaging System plugin, requiring low privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6308?
CVE-2008-6308 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6308?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Punbb Private Messaging System.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6308?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6308 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-2008-6308 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6308 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w788-qj5x-7qf6.