CVE-2008-5748: Path Traversal

Published Dec 29, 2008
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in plugins/spaw2/dialogs/dialog.php in BloofoxCMS 0.3.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the (1) lang, (2) theme, and (3) module parameters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
bloofox bloofoxCMS=0.3.4

Event History

Dec 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5748?

CVE-2008-5748 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5748?

To fix CVE-2008-5748, update to a patched version of BloofoxCMS or modify the code to sanitize the input parameters correctly.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5748?

CVE-2008-5748 specifically affects BloofoxCMS version 0.3.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5748?

CVE-2008-5748 is a directory traversal vulnerability, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

5

What parameters are exploited in CVE-2008-5748?

CVE-2008-5748 exploits the lang, theme, and module parameters to access unauthorized files.

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