CVE-2008-6308

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.75% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/13201 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7159 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46718 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3214 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32360 vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6308?
CVE-2008-6308 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6308?
To fix CVE-2008-6308, 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-2008-6308 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-6308 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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