CVE-2008-0612: Path Traversal
Published Feb 6, 2008
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in htdocs/install/index.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18
Remediation
Event History
Feb 6, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0612?
CVE-2008-0612 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file inclusion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0612?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0612, upgrade XOOPS to version 2.0.18.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2008-0612 affect?
CVE-2008-0612 affects XOOPS version 2.0.18 specifically through its htdocs/install/index.php file.
4
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0612?
CVE-2008-0612 can be exploited by remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on vulnerable systems.
5
Is CVE-2008-0612 still a threat today?
While CVE-2008-0612 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a threat if affected versions of XOOPS remain unpatched.