CVE-2008-5204 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PowerAward 1.1.0 RC1 when the register_globals setting is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter across numerous PHP scripts. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-5962) exists, indicating public exploit code availability, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:poweraward:poweraward:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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