CVE-2009-1226 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files in Podcast Generator due to missing access restrictions on administrative functions.

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-2009-1226?

CVE-2009-1226 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1226?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Podcast Generator Podcast Generator.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1226?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2009-1226 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1226 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frhv-7qjc-6v9c.

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