CVE-2008-5953

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter to the default URI.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.49% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32888 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7304 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33518 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3292 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5953?
CVE-2008-5953 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5953?
To fix CVE-2008-5953, 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-2008-5953 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-5953 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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