CVE-2008-5518
Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.
How to fix CVE-2008-5518
To remediate CVE-2008-5518, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2.1.4 or later
Is CVE-2008-5518 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 10.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.4