CVE-2008-3195: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Sep 17 2008(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in bin/configure in TWiki before 4.2.3, when a certain step in the installation guide is skipped, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a query string containing a .. (dot dot) in the image variable, and execute arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TWiki | =4.1.1 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.1 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.3 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.4 | |
| TWiki | =4.0 | |
| TWiki | <=4.2.2 | |
| TWiki | =4.2.1 | |
| TWiki | =4.2.0 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.0 | |
| TWiki | =4.1.0 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.2 | |
| TWiki | =4.0.5 | |
| TWiki | =4.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2008-3195
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/362012
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/TWikiRelease04x02x03#4_2_3_Bugfix_Highlights
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/RGII-7JEQ7L
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31849
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4265
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2586
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45183
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45182
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6269
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3195?
CVE-2008-3195 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3195?
To fix CVE-2008-3195, upgrade TWiki to version 4.2.3 or later.
What versions of TWiki are affected by CVE-2008-3195?
CVE-2008-3195 affects TWiki versions from 4.0.0 up to 4.2.2.
Can CVE-2008-3195 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3195 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read arbitrary files.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2008-3195 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3195 can facilitate directory traversal attacks, enabling unauthorized file access and potential remote code execution.
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- vendor/twiki
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- version/twiki/4.1.1
- version/twiki/4.0.1
- version/twiki/4.0.3
- version/twiki/4.0.4
- version/twiki/4.0
- version/twiki/4.2.2
- version/twiki/4.2.1
- version/twiki/4.2.0
- version/twiki/4.0.0
- version/twiki/4.1.0
- version/twiki/4.0.2
- version/twiki/4.0.5
- version/twiki/4.1.2