CVE-2009-0392 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Authenticated remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Motorola WiMAX modems via directory traversal in sysconf.cgi.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0392?

CVE-2009-0392 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in sysconf.cgi in Motorola Wimax modem CPEi300 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0392?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Motorola Cpei300.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0392?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0392 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-2009-0392 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0392 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jr29-2xh9-xxrh.

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