# CVE-2008-1856: plugins/maps/db\_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuratio

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-04-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

plugins/maps/db_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and execute arbitrary local files by placing directory traversal sequences into the maps_type configuration setting, and then sending a request to maps_view.php, which causes plugins/maps/map.main.class.php to use the modified configuration.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41676
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5392
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=595725
- http://www.osvdb.org/50229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29724
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28654
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1136

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