Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 27, 2009· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-6308
CVE-2008-6308
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 4 more
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.2.3
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <=1.2.3
Patches
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References
5- www.securityfocus.com/bid/32360nvdExploit
- secunia.com/advisories/13201nvdVendor Advisory
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3214nvdVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46718nvd
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7159nvd
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