CVE-2008-5518Geronimo Path Traversal
Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities
Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Dec 4, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-xm92-rf24-h74w
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-5518 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.4 v2) affecting Geronimo (Apache), org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console 2.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.4
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5518
- advisoryGHSA advisory
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.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GeronimoApache | 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 | n/a |
| org.apache.geronimo.plugins:consolemaven | >= 2.1.0 | 2.1.4 |
Patched Releases
org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console
2.1.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Dec 4, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2008-5518
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- exploitdsecrg.com · show.php
- exploitExploitDB-8458
- exploit34562
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 c…
Affected: Geronimo (Apache) versions 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3; org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console (maven) versions >= 2.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console 2.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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