CVE-2008-5962: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jan 23 2009(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in library/setup/rpc.php in Gravity Getting Things Done (GTD) 0.4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the objectname parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gravity Forms | <=0.4.5 | |
| Gravity Forms | =0.2-beta | |
| Gravity Forms | =0.3 | |
| Gravity Forms | =0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5962?
CVE-2008-5962 has a medium severity rating, as it allows unauthorized file inclusion leading to potential code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5962?
To fix CVE-2008-5962, upgrade to a version of Gravity Getting Things Done that is later than 0.4.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5962?
CVE-2008-5962 affects Gravity Getting Things Done versions 0.4.5 and earlier, including 0.2-beta, 0.3, and 0.4.
Can CVE-2008-5962 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5962 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted requests that exploit directory traversal.
What impact does CVE-2008-5962 have on security?
CVE-2008-5962 can lead to arbitrary file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute local files and potentially compromise the system.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/gravity-gtd
- canonical/gravity forms
- version/gravity forms/0.4.5
- version/gravity forms/0.2-beta
- version/gravity forms/0.3
- version/gravity forms/0.4