CVE-2018-6008 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can download arbitrary files from the server via the download_file parameter in the Jtag Members Directory plugin.
- 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-2018-6008?
CVE-2018-6008 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary File Download exists in the Jtag Members Directory 5.3.7 component for Joomla! via the download_file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlatag Jtag Members Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6008 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-2018-6008 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6008 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m48p-94mp-44pv.