Directory Traversal Vulnerability in BloofoxCMS by Bloofox
CVE-2008-5748

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Bloofox

Status
Bloofoxcms
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2008-5748?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in BloofoxCMS version 0.3.4, specifically within the plugins/spaw2/dialogs/dialog.php file. This flaw permits remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system by manipulating parameters such as lang, theme, and module. Exploitation of this issue could lead to exposure of sensitive information, making it crucial for users to apply security patches and restrict access to the affected components.

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-2008-5748 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7580
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://secunia.com/advisories/33135
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4820
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EPSS Score

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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