Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2008-4155
Summary
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in EasySite 2.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files or list directories via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) module or (2) action parameter in (a) www/index.php; the (3) module, (4) ss_module, or (5) ss_action parameter in (b) modules/Module/index.php or (c) modules/Themes/index.php; or the (6) module parameter in (d) inc/vmenu.php.
- LOW
- NETWORK
- NONE
- NONE
- COMPLETE
- 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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