Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2008-2982
Summary
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in HomePH Design 2.10 RC2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) thumb_template parameter to (a) admin/templates/template_thumbnail.php, and the (2) language parameter to (b) account/account.php, (c) downloads/downloads.php, (d) forum/forum.php, (e) fotogalerie/delete.php, and (f) fotogalerie/fotogalerie.php in admin/features/.
- MEDIUM
- NETWORK
- NONE
- PARTIAL
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- PARTIAL
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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