CVE-2008-2045: Path Traversal

Published May 1, 2008
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Updated

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in SugarCRM Sugar Community Edition 4.5.1 and 5.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full path in the URL parameter to modules/Feeds/Feed.php, which places the contents into a related cache file in the .cache/feeds directory.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SugarCRM SugarCRM=4.5.1
SugarCRM SugarCRM=5.0.0

Event History

May 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2045?

CVE-2008-2045 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2045?

To fix CVE-2008-2045, upgrade to a patched version of SugarCRM that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2045?

CVE-2008-2045 affects SugarCRM Sugar Community Edition versions 4.5.1 and 5.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2045?

CVE-2008-2045 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability that allows reading arbitrary files.

5

Can CVE-2008-2045 lead to further exploits?

Yes, CVE-2008-2045 can potentially lead to further exploits by exposing sensitive information on the server.

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