CVE-2008-6884 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in XOOPS when register_globals is enabled.
- 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-2008-6884?
CVE-2008-6884 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6884?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Xoops.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6884?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6884 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-2008-6884 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6884 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx5m-gv9c-gf9v.