CVE-2009-0291 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read files via directory traversal in OpenX ad server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0291?
CVE-2009-0291 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in fc.php in OpenX 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the MAX_type parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openx Openx.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2009-0291 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0291 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hp47-gp47-6w8j.