Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in passwiki.php in PassWiki 0.9.16 RC3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the site_id parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| I-Apps | Passwiki | <= 0.9.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/45853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30496Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42768
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5704
- http://osvdb.org/45853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30496Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42768
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5704
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6423?
CVE-2008-6423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in passwiki.php in PassWiki 0.9.16 RC3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the site_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-6423?
CVE-2008-6423 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-2008-6423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: I-Apps Passwiki.