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CVE-2008-5518

9.4 · HIGH

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary…

Published Apr 17, 2009apacheCWE-22EPSS 35.93%

Overview

CVE-2008-5518 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache geronimo. It was published on April 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update geronimo 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

Refdsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118Refgeronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214Refissues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597Refsecunia.com/advisories/34715Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502733/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34562Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49898Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49899Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49900

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5518?

CVE-2008-5518 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache geronimo. It was published on April 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5518?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5518?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update geronimo 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-2008-5518?

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