CVE-2008-2081

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Siteman 2.0.x2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.15% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28943 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42022 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5499 exploit
http://ircrash.com/english/index.php?topic=29.0 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42021 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2081?
CVE-2008-2081 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2081?
To fix CVE-2008-2081, 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-2008-2081 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-2081 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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