CVE-2008-6313 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in phpAddEdit when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-6313?

CVE-2008-6313 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in addedit-render.php in phpAddEdit 1.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a URL in the editform parameter. NOTE: PHP remote file inclusion attacks are also likely.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6313?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpaddedit Phpaddedit.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6313?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6313 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-2008-6313 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6313 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h59q-q46g-w2rm.

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