CVE-2009-1456 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the module parameter of Malleo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1456?
CVE-2009-1456 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Malleo 1.2.3 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1456?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stephane Rajalu Malleo.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1456 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-2009-1456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53h4-ggf4-77wg.