CVE-2008-6222: Path Traversal

Published Feb 20, 2009
·
Updated

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

Affected Software

6 affected components
Joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.0
Joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.2
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Any of the following
Joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.0
Joomlashowroom Pro Desk Support Center=1.2
Joomla joomla

Event History

Feb 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6222?

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

2

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.

3

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!.

4

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.

5

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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