Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29014
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument755.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1676/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1502
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27123
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29014
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument755.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1676/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1502
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0194?
CVE-2008-0194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (do...
How severe is CVE-2008-0194?
CVE-2008-0194 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0194?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.