CVE-2009-2161 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the admin panel, requiring case-insensitive filesystem configuration.
- 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-2009-2161?
CVE-2009-2161 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in backend/admin-functions.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09, when used on a case-insensitive web site, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ss_uri parameter, in conjunction with a modified component name.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2161 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-2009-2161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-294x-8m55-rc5p.