CVE-2009-0301 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via insecure ActiveX methods, potentially leading to code execution if the user visits a malicious page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0301?
CVE-2009-0301 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control (FlexCell.ocx) in FlexCell Grid Control 5.6.9 allow remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SaveFile and (2) ExportToXML methods.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0301?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grid2000 Flexcell Grid Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0301?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0301 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-2009-0301 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0301 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9cq-7rp5-q2v4.