CVE-2009-0643 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code in Simple PHP News via the post parameter, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-2009-0643?
CVE-2009-0643 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Static code injection vulnerability in post.php in Simple PHP News 1.0 final allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into news.txt via the post parameter, and then execute the code via a direct request to display.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dminnich Simple Php News.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0643 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-2009-0643 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0643 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5ppx-563r-592f.