CVE-2009-1031 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can create arbitrary directories on Serv-U File Server via path traversal in MKD requests, requiring low privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1031?
CVE-2009-1031 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP server in Rhino Software Serv-U File Server 7.0.0.1 through 7.4.0.1 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories via a \.. (backslash dot dot) in an MKD request.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1031?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarwinds Serv-U File Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1031?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1031 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-2009-1031 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1031 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4r3-ccjr-qxh9.