Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in bin/configure in TWiki before 4.2.3, when a certain step in the installation guide is skipped, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a query string containing a .. (dot dot) in the image variable, and execute arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Twiki | Twiki | <= 4.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31849
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31964
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4265
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2008-3195Patch
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/TWikiRelease04x02x03#4_2_3_Bugfix_HighlightsPatch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/362012US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/RGII-7JEQ7L
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2586
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45183
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31849
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31964
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4265
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2008-3195Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3195?
CVE-2008-3195 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in bin/configure in TWiki before 4.2.3, when a certain step in the installation guide is skipped, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a query string c...
How severe is CVE-2008-3195?
CVE-2008-3195 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3195?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Twiki Twiki.