CVE-2008-4668: Path Traversal

Published Oct 22, 2008

Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Image Browser (comimagebrowser) 0.1.5 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder parameter to index.php.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Joomla Com Imagebrowser=0.1.5

Joomla joomla

Event History

Oct 22, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

10:30 AM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4668?

CVE-2008-4668 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4668?

To fix CVE-2008-4668, update the Image Browser component to a version that has addressed the directory traversal vulnerability.

Which Joomla! version is affected by CVE-2008-4668?

CVE-2008-4668 specifically affects the Joomla! com_imagebrowser component version 0.1.5.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4668?

CVE-2008-4668 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file inclusion.

Can CVE-2008-4668 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4668 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files.