CVE-2008-3296: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jul 25 2008(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the fct parameter. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xoops Xm Memberstats | =2.0.18.1 | |
| Xoops | =2.0.18.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3296?
CVE-2008-3296 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3296?
To fix CVE-2008-3296, you should update to the latest version of XOOPS that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3296?
CVE-2008-3296 specifically affects XOOPS version 2.0.18.1.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2008-3296?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2008-3296 to perform directory traversal, allowing them to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server.
Can CVE-2008-3296 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3296 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send crafted requests to the vulnerable XOOPS installation.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/xoops
- canonical/xoops xm memberstats
- version/xoops xm memberstats/2.0.18.1
- canonical/xoops
- version/xoops/2.0.18.1