CVE-2009-0966 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code or include local files via the url parameter in YABSoft Mega File Hosting.

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-2009-0966?

CVE-2009-0966 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in cross.php in YABSoft Mega File Hosting 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the url parameter. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via .. (dot dot) sequences.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yabsoft Mega File Hosting Script.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0966 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-2009-0966 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0966 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mcv-wp5q-9793.

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