CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6222: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Feb 20 2009(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Pro Desk Support Center (com_pro_desk) component 1.0 and 1.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the include_file parameter to index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.0
joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.2
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6222?

    CVE-2008-6222 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6222?

    To fix CVE-2008-6222, upgrade the Pro Desk Support Center component to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically version 1.3 or later.

  • Which Joomla versions are affected by CVE-2008-6222?

    CVE-2008-6222 affects the Pro Desk Support Center components 1.0 and 1.2 for Joomla!.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6222?

    CVE-2008-6222 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access arbitrary files on the server.

  • Can I prevent CVE-2008-6222 exploitation on my site?

    To prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-6222, avoid using vulnerable versions of the Pro Desk Support Center component and implement proper file access controls.

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