CVE-2008-6630: Path Traversal

Published Apr 7, 2009
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the wtgallery extension 2.5.0 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary image files and determine directory structure via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Typo3 TYPO3
Typo3 WT Gallery<=2.5.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:17 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6630?

The severity of CVE-2008-6630 is considered to be medium, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6630?

To fix CVE-2008-6630, upgrade the wt_gallery extension to a version later than 2.5.0.

3

What does CVE-2008-6630 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2008-6630 allows attackers to read arbitrary image files and determine the directory structure on a TYPO3 server.

4

Which versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2008-6630?

CVE-2008-6630 affects versions of the wt_gallery extension up to and including 2.5.0 for TYPO3.

5

Is CVE-2008-6630 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2008-6630 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to exploit it without needing user credentials.

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