CVE-2009-0596 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in phpSkelSite when register_globals is enabled.
- 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-2009-0596?
CVE-2009-0596 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 skysilver/login.tpl.php in phpSkelSite 1.4, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the TplSuffix parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpskelsite Phpskelsite.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0596 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-2009-0596 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0596 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r77-3p2f-hv57.