CVE-2008-6502: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6502: Directory traversal vulnerability in Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to select an ar...

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to select an arbitrary local PHP script as an avatar via a .. (dot dot) in the avatar parameter, and cause other users to execute this script by using sendData.php to send a message to (1) an individual user or (2) a room, leading to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), cross-site scripting (XSS), or other impacts.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-6502 affects Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2. An authenticated user can abuse avatar selection to reference local PHP scripts outside the intended path, then trigger effects against other chat users through messaging. Reported impacts include XSS, CSRF, or other browser-side consequences. Exposure is limited to environments still running Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2, particularly internet-facing chat deployments with user accounts enabled. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Prioritize investigation if this legacy chat software is still exposed. The main business risk is user compromise through trusted chat interactions, but urgency depends entirely on whether the product is deployed. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 is deployed anywhere.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or supported migration paths.; Restrict access to legacy chat systems pending remediation..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 20, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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7409CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
prochatrooms-senddata-xss(47242)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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