CVE-2009-0422 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the ConfigFile parameter, leading to code execution.
- 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-2009-0422?
CVE-2009-0422 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter to admin/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0422?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tincan Phplist.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0422?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0422 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-0422 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0422 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2rh-4fmj-hpq7.