CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5418: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Dec 10 2008(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in login.php in the PunPortal module before 2.0 for PunBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Justin Roy Punportal Module=1.0
PunBB

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5418?

    CVE-2008-5418 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5418?

    To fix CVE-2008-5418, users should upgrade to the latest version of the PunPortal module, specifically version 2.0 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5418?

    CVE-2008-5418 affects versions before 2.0 of the PunPortal module for PunBB.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5418?

    CVE-2008-5418 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files.

  • Who is the vendor for CVE-2008-5418?

    The vendor associated with CVE-2008-5418 is Justin Roy, the developer of the PunPortal module.

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