CVE-2009-1512 Code injection in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary PHP code into the configuration file, leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2009-1512?
CVE-2009-1512 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Static code injection vulnerability in X-Forum 0.6.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into Config.php via the adminEMail parameter to SaveConfig.php.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Keir Davis X-Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1512 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-2009-1512 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1512 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c598-pwgp-f8rq.