CVE-2008-7178 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the XOOPS Uploader module, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2008-7178?
CVE-2008-7178 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Uploader module 1.1 for XOOPS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a downloadfile action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Uploader.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7178 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-2008-7178 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7178 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85wm-3343-5pj5.