CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6842: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Jul 02 2009(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/modules/blog/module_pages_site.php in Pluck 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the post parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pluck CMS=4.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6842?

    CVE-2008-6842 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file inclusion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6842?

    To fix CVE-2008-6842, upgrade to a later version of Pluck CMS that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-6842?

    CVE-2008-6842 affects users of Pluck CMS version 4.6.1.

  • What exploit method is used in CVE-2008-6842?

    CVE-2008-6842 utilizes directory traversal techniques through the post parameter to include arbitrary local files.

  • What could be the consequences of CVE-2008-6842?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-6842 could result in remote attackers executing arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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