CVE-2008-5966

Public Exploit

Description

globsy_edit.php in Globsy 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename in the file parameter and file contents in the data parameter.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.52% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6735 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31727 vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48324 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5966?
CVE-2008-5966 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5966?
To fix CVE-2008-5966, 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-2008-5966 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-5966 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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