# CVE-2015-8352: Directory traversal vulnerability in Zen Cart 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-08-24 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Zen Cart 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the act parameter to ajax.php.

## What to do

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## References

- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23282
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39017/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537129/100/0/threaded
- https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?218914-Security-Patches-for-v1-5-4-November-2015
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39017

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