# CVE-2008-0194: Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-01-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1502
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1676/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument755.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29014

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