CVE-2008-1606
CVE-2008-1606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elastic Path with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Elastic Path
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Elastic Path (EP) 4.1 and 4.1.1 allow remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to manager/getImportFileRedirect.jsp, (2) upload arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in the file parameter to importData.jsp, and (3) list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter to manager/fileManager.jsp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1606?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Elastic Path (EP) 4.1 and 4.1.1 allow remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to manager/getImportFileRedirect.jsp, (2) upload arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in the file parameter to importData.jsp, and (3) list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter to manager/fileManager.jsp.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1606?
- CVE-2008-1606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1606 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1606?
- CVE-2008-1606 primarily affects Elastic Path. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1606?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1606 published?
- CVE-2008-1606 was published on 2008-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://developer.elasticpath.com/entry%21default.jspa?categoryID=4&externalID=1334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29496
- http://weblog.nomejortu.com/?p=37
- http://www.mwrinfosecurity.com/publications/mwri_elastic-path-arbitrary-file-system-access_2008-02-22.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28352
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41356
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41364
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:elastic_path:elastic_path:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elastic_path:elastic_path:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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