Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WordPress 2.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the page parameter to certain PHP scripts under wp-admin/ or (2) the import parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, as demonstrated by discovering the full path via a request for the \..\..\wp-config pathname; and allow remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to wp-admin/templates.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument762.html
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument768.html
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument772.html
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument773.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1679/
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1683/
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1686/
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1687/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument762.html
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument768.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0196?
CVE-2008-0196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WordPress 2.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the page parameter to certain PHP scripts under wp...
How severe is CVE-2008-0196?
CVE-2008-0196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.