# CVE-2008-1512: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin\_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-03-25 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5301
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41404
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28432
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29487

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