CVE-2008-1799

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnails.php in sabros.us 1.75 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the img parameter.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.64% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28623 vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41672 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5360 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1799?
CVE-2008-1799 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1799?
To fix CVE-2008-1799, 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-2008-1799 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-1799 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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