CVE-2008-2666

UnknownEPSS 13.92%

Last modified

CVE-2008-2666 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP 5.2.6 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions by creating a subdirectory named http: and then placing ../ (dot dot slash) sequences in an http URL argument to the (1) chdir or (2) ftok function.. EPSS estimates a 13.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP 5.2.6 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions by creating a subdirectory named http: and then placing ../ (dot dot slash) sequences in an http URL argument to the (1) chdir or (2) ftok function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.92%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PhpPhp<= 5.2.6
PhpPhp5.0Rc1
PhpPhp5.0.0
PhpPhp5.0.1
PhpPhp5.0.2
PhpPhp5.0.3
PhpPhp5.0.4
PhpPhp5.0.5
PhpPhp5.1.0
PhpPhp5.1.1
PhpPhp5.1.2
PhpPhp5.1.3
PhpPhp5.1.4
PhpPhp5.1.5
PhpPhp5.1.6
PhpPhp5.2.0
PhpPhp5.2.1
PhpPhp5.2.2
PhpPhp5.2.3
PhpPhp5.2.4
PhpPhp5.2.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2666?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP 5.2.6 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions by creating a subdirectory named http: and then placing ../ (dot dot slash) sequences in an http URL argument to the (1) chdir or (2) ftok function.
How severe is CVE-2008-2666?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2666 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2666?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST