CVE-2008-7240 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the template parameter of Linux Web Shop.
- 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-2008-7240?
CVE-2008-7240 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 include/unverified.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php User Base 1.3beta allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the template parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linuxwebshop Php User Base.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7240 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-2008-7240 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7240 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxx9-83f2-vcxf.