CVE-2008-6502 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated users can exploit path traversal to execute arbitrary PHP scripts via avatar parameters, leading to code execution or XSS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6502?
CVE-2008-6502 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to select an arbitrary local PHP script as an avatar via a .. (dot dot) in the avatar parameter, and cause other users to execute this script by using sendData.php to send a message to (1) an individual user or (2) a room, leading to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), cross-site scripting (XSS), or other impacts.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6502?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Prochatrooms Pro Chat Rooms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6502?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6502 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-2008-6502 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6502 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-836f-73cv-g67h.