CVE-2008-1270
lighttpd - arbitrary file disclosure
EPSS 8.8%
Description
mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.
How to fix CVE-2008-1270
To remediate CVE-2008-1270, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/lighttpd—upgrade to 1.4.19-1 or later
- Debian/lighttpd—upgrade to 1.4.13-4etch6 or later
Is CVE-2008-1270 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 8.8%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.4.19-1
- from 0, < 1.4.13-4etch6