CVE-2008-6834

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fuzzylime (cms) 3.01 and 3.01a allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .

published June 22, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky .. (dot dot) could take you somewhere unintended! Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fuzzylime (CMS) 3.01 and 3.01a allow attackers to access sensitive files with a well-crafted request. 🔍 Think of it like a delivery driver taking a wrong turn due to a vague address — instead of delivering your package, they end up rifling through your storage room! This vulnerability lets attackers navigate the server’s file structure if they know where to look, just like a driver following a faulty navigation app. An attacker could include and execute arbitrary local files on the server. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potentially allow them to gain control over the web application itself. Imagine someone gaining the keys to your server's most confidential areas — that's the kind of danger we're talking about!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver taking a wrong turn due to a vague address — instead of delivering your package, they end up rifling through your storage room! This vulnerability lets attackers navigate the server’s file structure if they know where to look, just like a driver following a faulty navigation app. The vulnerabilities arise in fuzzylime’s handling of the 's' and 'heads' parameters, which improperly validate input, allowing attackers to traverse directories using the '..' sequence and access restricted files.

What to do

An attacker could include and execute arbitrary local files on the server. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potentially allow them to gain control over the web application itself. Imagine someone gaining the keys to your server's most confidential areas — that's the kind of danger we're talking about! Upgrade to a patched version of fuzzylime that addresses the directory traversal issues. Additionally, implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and restrict file access based on user permissions. Always audit your application's parameter handling! You've got this! Fixing these issues will help you secure your server and keep those unwanted visitors out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04045 · 90.6th percentile
Published
2009-06-22T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUN 20:00Z
    Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fuzzylime (cms) 3.01 and 3.01a allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .
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