CVE-2008-4455 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting EKINdesigns MySQL Quick Admin version 1.5.5 and earlier, specifically when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'language' cookie with a '../' sequence. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating moderate severity with potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql_quick_admin:mysql_quick_admin:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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