CVE-2008-6508: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Mar 23 2009(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openfire | =3.2.2 | |
| Openfire | <=3.6.0a | |
| Openfire | =3.0.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.0.1 | |
| Openfire | =3.2.1 | |
| Openfire | =3.4.4 | |
| Openfire | =3.1.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.4.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.6.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.2.3 | |
| Openfire | =3.4.5 | |
| Openfire | =3.3.2 | |
| Openfire | =3.2.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.5.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.4.3 | |
| Openfire | =2.6.1 | |
| Openfire | =2.6.0 | |
| Openfire | =2.6.2 | |
| Openfire | =3.1.1 | |
| Openfire | =3.5.2 | |
| Openfire | =3.3.3 | |
| Openfire | =3.5.1 | |
| Openfire | =3.2.4 | |
| Openfire | =3.3.0 | |
| Openfire | =3.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.igniterealtime.org/issues/browse/JM-1489
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3061
- http://www.igniterealtime.org/builds/openfire/docs/latest/changelog.html
- http://osvdb.org/49663
- http://www.andreas-kurtz.de/advisories/AKADV2008-001-v1.0.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32189
- http://www.andreas-kurtz.de/archives/63
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32478
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46488
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498162/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6508?
CVE-2008-6508 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the admin interface.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6508?
To fix CVE-2008-6508, upgrade your Openfire installation to version 3.6.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6508?
CVE-2008-6508 affects Openfire versions 3.6.0a and earlier, including specific versions such as 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and 3.5.0.
Can CVE-2008-6508 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-6508 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive admin functionality.
What action should I take if I am running an affected version of Openfire?
If you are running an affected version of Openfire, immediately upgrade to the fixed version to secure your environment against this vulnerability.
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