Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-4421
Directory traversal vulnerability in MetaGauge 1.0.0.17, and probably other versions before 1.0.3.38, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in the URL.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-4421
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.77%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 86 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-4421
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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7.8
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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6.9
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-4421
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-4421
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6686
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31596
Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497039/100/0/threaded
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4360
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2747
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45697
Products affected by CVE-2008-4421
- cpe:2.3:a:hammer-software:metagauge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hammer-software:metagauge:1.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*