Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-1541 is a directory traversal flaw in HIS Webshop 2.50. A remote attacker could use the affected CGI script to read files the web server can access. That can expose configuration files, credentials, or customer data if the product is still reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HIS Webshop 2.50 installations, especially internet-facing CGI deployments. The affected metadata is incomplete, so asset owners should confirm product presence by application inventory, web paths, and server ownership records. Treat this as a legacy internet-exposure risk. Prioritize confirmation and isolation because remote arbitrary file read can lead to sensitive data disclosure, and public exploit information exists. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.; Remove or isolate HIS Webshop 2.50 if it is no longer supported.; Restrict public access to cgi-bin/his-webshop.pl where business allows..
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Source materials
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- 5304CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- hiswebshop-hiswebshop-directory-traversal(41407)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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