CVE-2009-0423 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the preview parameter of Php Photo Album.

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-2009-0423?

CVE-2009-0423 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Php Photo Album (PHPPA) 0.8 BETA allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the preview parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kevin Walker Php Photo Album.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0423 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-2009-0423 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0423 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-436j-fff5-mq27.

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