CVE-2009-0886 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the login page, exposing sensitive system data.
- 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-2009-0886?
CVE-2009-0886 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in login.php in OneOrZero Helpdesk 1.6.5.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the default_language parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oneorzero Oneorzero Helpdesk.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0886 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-2009-0886 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0886 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg4c-g979-gc45.