CVE-2008-6407 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the framefile parameter of ol'bookmarks manager.

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-2008-6407?

CVE-2008-6407 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in frame.php in ol'bookmarks manager 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the framefile parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Brian Wilson Ol\'bookmarks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6407 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-2008-6407 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6407 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcv4-xhr7-mqrx.