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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5991

Directory traversal vulnerability in docs.php in MailWatch for MailScanner 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the doc parameter.
Publish Date : 2009-01-28 Last Update Date : 2017-09-29
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- CVSS Scores & Vulnerability Types

CVSS Score
7.5
Confidentiality Impact Partial (There is considerable informational disclosure.)
Integrity Impact Partial (Modification of some system files or information is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what can be modified, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is limited.)
Availability Impact Partial (There is reduced performance or interruptions in resource availability.)
Access Complexity Low (Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. Very little knowledge or skill is required to exploit. )
Authentication Not required (Authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability.)
Gained Access None
Vulnerability Type(s) Directory traversal
CWE ID 22

- Products Affected By CVE-2008-5991

# Product Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language
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- References For CVE-2008-5991

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31378
BID 31378 MailWatch 'docs.php' Local File Include Vulnerability Release Date:2008-09-25
http://secunia.com/advisories/31994
SECUNIA 31994
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45393
XF mailwatch-docs-file-include(45393)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6552
EXPLOIT-DB 6552

- Metasploit Modules Related To CVE-2008-5991

There are not any metasploit modules related to this CVE entry (Please visit www.metasploit.com for more information)
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