CVE-2008-7240 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php User Base 1.3beta, specifically within the include/unverified.inc.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'template' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, requiring no authentication and having a low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linuxwebshop:php_user_base:1.3:beta:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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