CVE-2009-1774 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the file parameter, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2009-1774?
CVE-2009-1774 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 plugins/ddb/foot.php in Strawberry 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to example/index.php. NOTE: this was originally reported as an issue affecting the do parameter, but traversal with that parameter might depend on a modified example/index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1774?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Strawberry Strawberry.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1774 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-2009-1774 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1774 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2j8-pmr3-7jf2.