CVE-2008-3296

Published: Jul 25, 2008Modified: Apr 23, 2026

7.5

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the fct parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected (1)

Products: Xoops: Xoops

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Xoops Xoops	Version 2.0.18.1

Related CWEs

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30330

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43966

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30330

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43966

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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