Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Coppermine Photo Gallery
CVE-2008-3486

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Key Information:

Vendor

Coppermine-gallery

Status
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2008-3486?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the user_get_profile function within the include/functions.inc.php file in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) version 1.4.18 and earlier. When the character set is set to utf-8, this flaw permits remote attackers to leverage a crafted request to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the lang parameter in serialized data contained within an _data cookie. This exploitation underscores potential risks to sensitive information and system integrity if proper security measures are not implemented.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-3486 - Proof of Concept

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/31295
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4108
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30480
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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