CVE-2008-2966 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in JaxUltraBB versions 2.0 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'user' parameter in viewprofile.php with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, enabling unauthorized information disclosure and potentially impacting system integrity and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-5877) confirms the existence of exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jaxultrabb:jaxultrabb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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