CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4455: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Oct 06 2008(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in EKINdesigns MySQL Quick Admin 1.5.5 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language cookie.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL=1.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4455?

    CVE-2008-4455 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4455?

    To fix CVE-2008-4455, you should upgrade to MySQL Quick Admin versions later than 1.5.5 or ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is enabled.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-4455?

    CVE-2008-4455 affects MySQL Quick Admin version 1.5.5 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4455?

    CVE-2008-4455 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access arbitrary files on the server.

  • Can CVE-2008-4455 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4455 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted language cookies.

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