CVE-2008-1270

Published Mar 10, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 11.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1521-1 New lighttpd packages fix arbitrary file disclosure
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1278 mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:17 AM
Reserved
Mar 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 10, 2008, 9:44 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:51 PM