CVE-2009-1624 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the show parameter of index.php.
- 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-2009-1624?
CVE-2009-1624 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Dew-NewPHPLinks 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the show parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dew-Code Dew-Newphplinks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1624 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-2009-1624 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1624 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfg3-5qvp-gc4j.