CVE-2008-4490

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in config.inc.php in phpAbook 0.8.8b and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the userInfo cookie.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.27% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4364 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45680 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31581 vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6679 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4490?
CVE-2008-4490 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4490?
To fix CVE-2008-4490, 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-2008-4490 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4490 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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