CVE-2009-1479 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the url parameter of the default desktop page.
- 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-2009-1479?
CVE-2009-1479 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in client/desktop/default.htm in Boxalino before 09.05.25-0421 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Boxalino Boxalino.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1479 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-2009-1479 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1479 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9x3w-g7q4-vwcw.