7.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-7090: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Aug 26 2009(Updated: )

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Pligg 9.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to (1) determine the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the $tb_url variable in trackback.php, or (2) include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter to settemplate.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pligg CMS<=9.9
Pligg CMS=9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-7090?

    CVE-2008-7090 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-7090?

    To fix CVE-2008-7090, upgrade Pligg CMS to version 9.9.1 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-7090?

    CVE-2008-7090 can be exploited to perform arbitrary file inclusion or reveal the existence of sensitive files.

  • Which versions of Pligg CMS are affected by CVE-2008-7090?

    Pligg CMS versions up to 9.9 and specifically version 9.5 are affected by CVE-2008-7090.

  • Is CVE-2008-7090 a widely exploited vulnerability?

    While not one of the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities, CVE-2008-7090 poses significant risk to unpatched systems.

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