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CVE-2008-5518

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2008-5518 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from apache, from microsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2009-04-17T14:30:00.500

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.4 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: NONE

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

9.2

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-22

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	apache	geronimo	2.1	Yes
Application	apache	geronimo	2.1.1	Yes
Application	apache	geronimo	2.1.2	Yes
Application	apache	geronimo	2.1.3	Yes
Operating System	microsoft	windows	*	No

References

http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118 Exploit ([email protected])
http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/34715 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502733/100/0/threaded ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34562 Exploit ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089 ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49898 ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49899 ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49900 ([email protected])
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8458 ([email protected])
http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/34715 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502733/100/0/threaded (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34562 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49898 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49899 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49900 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8458 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apache's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.