CVE-2009-0448 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in Syntax Desktop's preview module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0448?
CVE-2009-0448 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/modules/aa/preview.php in Syntax Desktop 2.7 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the synTarget parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0448?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Syntax Desktop Syntax Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0448?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0448 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-2009-0448 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0448 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2jw-ph46-ffw6.