# CVE-2008-3194: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in data/inc/themes/predefined\_variables.php in pluck 4.5.1 allow remote attackers to include an

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

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php in pluck 4.5.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) langpref, (2) file, (3) blogpost, or (4) cat parameter.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2104/references
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6074
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3996
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43741
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31088
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30218
- http://www.pluck-cms.org/releasenotes.php#4.5.2
- http://www.bugreport.ir/index_48.htm

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