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CVE-2008-0480

5.0 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to…

Published Jan 29, 2008web_wizCWE-22EPSS 3.88%

Overview

CVE-2008-0480 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting web_wiz web_wiz_forums. It was published on January 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_browser.asp.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from web_wiz. Update web_wiz_forums to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
web_wizweb_wiz_forums0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/28601Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3589Refwww.bugreport.ir/?/29Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486866/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27419Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019266Refwww.webwizguide.com/webwizforums/kb/release_notes.aspRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39856Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4970Refsecunia.com/advisories/28601

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0480?

CVE-2008-0480 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting web_wiz web_wiz_forums. It was published on January 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0480?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0480?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from web_wiz. Update web_wiz_forums to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0480?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0480 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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