CVE-2008-7196 Path traversal in n/a
An untrusted search path vulnerability in metashell allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious PATH entries.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-7196?
CVE-2008-7196 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in metashell before 0.03 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "PATH execution security flaw," possibly an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mark Reinsfelder Metashell.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7196 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-2008-7196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-7196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mjf-wrx7-968w.