CVE-2008-6638 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via the RemoveFileOrDir method in the Versalsoft HTTP Image Uploader ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6638?
CVE-2008-6638 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Insecure method vulnerability in the Versalsoft HTTP Image Uploader ActiveX control (UUploaderSvrD.dll 6.0.0.35) allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the RemoveFileOrDir method.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Versalsoft Http File Upload Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6638 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-2008-6638 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6638 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jp8m-f627-fcx7.