Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Geronimo | 2.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118Exploit
- http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214PatchVendor Advisory
- http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34715
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502733/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34562Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49898
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49899
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49900
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8458
- http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118Exploit
- http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214PatchVendor Advisory
- http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34715
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5518?
CVE-2008-5518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.4 (HIGH). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary di...
How severe is CVE-2008-5518?
CVE-2008-5518 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Geronimo, Microsoft Windows.