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CVE-2008-0798

4.3 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in artmedic webdesign weblog 1.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

Published Feb 15, 2008artmedic_webdesignCWE-22EPSS 2.36%

Overview

CVE-2008-0798 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting artmedic_webdesign artmedic_weblog. It was published on February 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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 artmedic webdesign weblog 1.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ta parameter to artmedic_index.php, reached through index.php; and the (2) date parameter to artmedic_print.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from artmedic_webdesign. Update artmedic_weblog 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/28927Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488115/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27797Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40522Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5116Refsecunia.com/advisories/28927Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488115/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27797Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40522Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5116

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0798?

CVE-2008-0798 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting artmedic_webdesign artmedic_weblog. It was published on February 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0798?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2008-0798?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from artmedic_webdesign. Update artmedic_weblog 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-2008-0798?

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