CVE-2008-5201

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in OTManager CMS 24a allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the conteudo parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4644 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29992 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43459 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5957 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5201?
CVE-2008-5201 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5201?
To fix CVE-2008-5201, 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-2008-5201 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-5201 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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