CVE-2008-4499 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP Web Explorer 0.99b and earlier, affecting both the standard and Lite versions. Attackers can exploit these flaws by manipulating the 'refer' parameter in main.php or the 'file' parameter in edit.php with dot-dot-slash sequences to include and execute arbitrary local files. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.99bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php_web_explorer:php_web_explorer_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php_web_explorer:php_web_explorer_lite:0.99a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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