CVE-2009-2007 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Dokeos LMS parameters, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2009-2007?
CVE-2009-2007 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to (1) read portions of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the lang parameter to main/exercice/hotspot_lang_conversion.php and (2) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the doc_url parameter to main/exercice/Hpdownload.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dokeos Dokeos.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2007 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-2009-2007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2007 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4pm-r3ff-g34j.