CVE-2008-5518
Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
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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.
- Record
CVE-2008-5518- CVSS 2.0
- 9.4 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-22
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-5518- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-5821 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2022-5821- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xm92-rf24-h74w No score
Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities
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.
- Record
GHSA-xm92-rf24-h74w- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-xm92-rf24-h74w No score
Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities
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.
- Record
GHSA-xm92-rf24-h74w- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.geronimo.plugins:consoleMaven |
2.1.0 up to 2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
org.apache.geronimo.plugins:consoleMaven |
2.1.0 up to 2.1.4, plus listed versions 2.12.1.12.1.22.1.3 |
2.1.4 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Apache Geronimo 2.1.3 - Multiple Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities | 2009-04-16 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2008-5518 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.4) in Apache Geronimo, published April 17, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 35.9%, the 98th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console 2.1.4.
References
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49900
geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089
securityfocus.com/bid/34562
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597
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secunia.com/advisories/34715
exploit-db.com/exploits/8458
dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=118
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5518
github.com/apache/geronimo/commit/aa0c2c26dde8930cad924796af7c17a13d236b16
web.archive.org/web/20090419162753/http://secunia.com/advisories/34715