# CVE-2008-2976: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in TinX/cms 1.1, when register\_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execut

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-07-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in TinX/cms 1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) language parameter to (a) include_me.php, (b) admin/ajax.php, and (c) admin/objects/catalog.ajaxhandler.php; and the (2) prefix parameter to (d) admin/inc/config.php.

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5917
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43305
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29907

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