CVE-2008-7064 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the language parameter, bypassing slash checks on Windows systems.
- 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-2008-7064?
CVE-2008-7064 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the get_lang function in global.php in Quicksilver Forums 1.4.2 and earlier, as used in QSF Portal before 1.4.5, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a "\" (backslash) in the lang parameter to index.php, which bypasses a protection mechanism that only checks for "/" (forward slash), as demonstrated by uploading and including PHP code in an avatar file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7064?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quicksilver Forums Quicksilver Forums.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7064?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7064 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-2008-7064 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7064 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6qj-8c3q-5gw5.