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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2008-1371

Low
3.6/10

Summary

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in install/index.php in Drake CMS 0.4.11 RC8 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files via a full pathname in the d_root parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • NONE

CWE-22 - Path Traversal

Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published