CVE-2008-4490 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in phpAbook version 0.8.8b and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the "userInfo" cookie with directory traversal sequences (e.g., ".."), specifically when the "magic_quotes_gpc" setting is disabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity, with a network attack vector, high access complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, suggesting it is exploitable, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.8.8bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpabook:phpabook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.4bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpabook:phpabook:0.8.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.6bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpabook:phpabook:0.8.6b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.7bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpabook:phpabook:0.8.7b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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