# CVE-2008-0480: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-01-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_browser.asp.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019266
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28601
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27419
- http://www.bugreport.ir/?/29
- http://www.webwizguide.com/webwizforums/kb/release_notes.asp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486866/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3589
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39856

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