CVE-2009-2159 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can download the database backup without authentication by accessing an unprotected script, 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-2009-2159?
CVE-2009-2159 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
backup-database.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to create and download a backup database by making a direct request and then retrieving a .gz file from backups/.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2009-2159 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2159 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm8h-5fvf-q5hp.