Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5518

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.
Published 2009-04-17 14:30:01
Updated 2018-10-11 20:55:45
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal

Products affected by CVE-2008-5518

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5518

EPSS FAQ
0.55%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-5518

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
9.4
 HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
10.0
9.2
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-5518

  • 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: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2008-5518

Jump to
This web site uses cookies for managing your session, storing preferences, website analytics and additional purposes described in our privacy policy.
By using this web site you are agreeing to CVEdetails.com terms of use!
Accept Close