CVE-2008-0252 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in CherryPy versions 2.x, 2.1, and 3.0.x up to 3.0.2, specifically within the _get_file_path function. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths via a crafted session ID in a cookie, leading to the creation or deletion of arbitrary files, and potentially the reading or writing of portions of arbitrary files. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cherrypy:cherrypy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 3.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cherrypy:cherrypy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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