What is the severity of CVE-2008-2227?

CVE-2008-2227 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?

To fix CVE-2008-2227, update to a patched version of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System or implement input validation to mitigate directory traversal attacks.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-2227?

Exploiting CVE-2008-2227 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary local files, potentially leading to data leakage or system compromise.

Which versions of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System are affected by CVE-2008-2227?

Only PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 is affected by CVE-2008-2227.

How can I tell if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227?

You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227 by checking if it runs PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 and if it allows user inputs in the settings[locale] parameter.

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CVE-2008-2227

medium

6.8

CWE

14/5/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2227: Path Traversal

First published: Wed May 14 2008(Updated: )

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PHP-Fusion	=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2227?
CVE-2008-2227 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?
To fix CVE-2008-2227, update to a patched version of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System or implement input validation to mitigate directory traversal attacks.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-2227?
Exploiting CVE-2008-2227 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary local files, potentially leading to data leakage or system compromise.
Which versions of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System are affected by CVE-2008-2227?
Only PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 is affected by CVE-2008-2227.
How can I tell if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227?
You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227 by checking if it runs PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 and if it allows user inputs in the settings[locale] parameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2227?
CVE-2008-2227 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?
To fix CVE-2008-2227, update to a patched version of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System or implement input validation to mitigate directory traversal attacks.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-2227?
Exploiting CVE-2008-2227 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary local files, potentially leading to data leakage or system compromise.
Which versions of PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System are affected by CVE-2008-2227?
Only PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 is affected by CVE-2008-2227.
How can I tell if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227?
You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2227 by checking if it runs PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System version 6 and if it allows user inputs in the settings[locale] parameter.