CVE-2008-6842 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Pluck CMS version 4.6.1, specifically within the data/modules/blog/module_pages_site.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server by manipulating the 'post' parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or experiencing active exploitation, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pluck-cms:pluck:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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