WordPress · Wordpress · CVE-2008-4769
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
WordPress versions prior to 2.3.3
WordPress version 2.5
**Description**
A directory traversal issue exists in the `get category template` function, allowing remote attackers to include and possibly execute arbitrary PHP files. This is achieved by manipulating the `cat` parameter in the "index.php" endpoint.
**Recommendations**
For WordPress versions prior to 2.3.3, update to a version later than 2.3.3 to resolve the issue.
For WordPress version 2.5, consider disabling the `get category template` function or restricting access to the `cat` parameter in the "index.php" endpoint until a patch is available.