CVE-2009-0731 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the template parameter of Free Arcade Script.
- 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-2009-0731?
CVE-2009-0731 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 pages/play.php in Free Arcade Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freearcadescript Free Arcade Script.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0731 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-2009-0731 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0731 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cmq-2r3h-8w75.