CVE-2008-0466

Public Exploit

Description

Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for listings outside the configured directory tree by exploiting a separate directory traversal vulnerability.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.75% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486868/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4970 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4971 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27419 vdb entry
http://www.bugreport.ir/?/29
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3584 third party advisory
http://www.bugreport.ir/?/31
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019267 vdb entry
http://www.webwizguide.com/webwizrichtexteditor/kb/release_notes.asp
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486866/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0466?
CVE-2008-0466 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0466?
To fix CVE-2008-0466, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0466 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-0466 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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