CVE-2008-6833 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in FuzzyLime CMS, leading to code execution and data exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6833?
CVE-2008-6833 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in commsrss.php in fuzzylime (cms) before 3.01b allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in a files array element for a blogs action, as demonstrated by the files[0] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6833?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fuzzylime Fuzzylime \(Cms\).
How do I fix CVE-2008-6833?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6833 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-2008-6833 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6833 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-536w-2hpc-2qvf.