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CVE-2008-2840: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Exero CMS 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include...

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Exero CMS 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the theme parameter to (1) custompage.php, (2) errors/404.php, (3) members/memberslist.php, (4) members/profile.php, (5) news/fullview.php, (6) news/index.php, (7) nopermission.php, (8) usercp/avatar.php, or (9) usercp/editpassword.php in themes/Default/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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CVE-2008-2840 affects Exero CMS 1.0.0 and 1.0.1. A remote attacker could abuse the theme parameter across several PHP pages to make the application include and execute local files. For an exposed legacy site, this can threaten site integrity and potentially server confidentiality. Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing or internally reachable Exero CMS 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 deployments. The source bundle lists affected versions in the description, but structured CPE data is unavailable. Prioritize any live Exero CMS 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 site for upgrade, isolation, or retirement. The product is old, the issue is remotely reachable, and successful exploitation could compromise website execution flow. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Exero CMS 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 installations.; Check vendor or SourceForge guidance for a fixed release or official remediation.; Retire or isolate unsupported Exero CMS instances until remediation is confirmed..

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