CVE-2008-3363

Published: Jul 30, 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 user_portal.php in the Dokeos E-Learning System 1.8.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the include parameter.

Affected (1)

Products: Dokeos: E Learning System

Dokeos

1 product

E Learning System

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Dokeos E Learning System	Version 1.8.5

Related CWEs

CWE-22

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 (16)

http://secunia.com/advisories/30987

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4056

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.dokeos.com/wiki/index.php/Security#Dokeos_1.8.5

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494496/100/0/threaded

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30150

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2208/references

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43865

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6149

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/30987