CVE-2008-4602

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Post Affiliate Pro 2.0 allows remote authenticated users to read and possibly execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the md parameter.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.09% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4432 third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6772 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31796 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46060 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4602?
CVE-2008-4602 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4602?
To fix CVE-2008-4602, 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-2008-4602 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4602 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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