CVE-2008-5518 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities within the web administration console of Apache Geronimo Application Server versions 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows. These flaws allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories by manipulating specific parameters in various portlets. With a CVSS score of 9.4, this vulnerability is critical, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity with low attack complexity. While not currently on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
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