CVE-2008-5171

Published: Nov 19, 2008Modified: Apr 23, 2026

9.3

Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 8.6 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.

Affected (1)

Products: Phpblaster: Phpblaster Cms

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms	Version 1.0 rc1

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/29983

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5952

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29983

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

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5952

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

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