CVE-2009-2166 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Unix systems via path traversal in the log parameter of cvs.php.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-2166?
CVE-2009-2166 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in cvs.php in OCS Inventory NG before 1.02.1 on Unix allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the log parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2166?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ocsinventory-Ng Ocs Inventory Ng.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2166?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2009-2166 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2166 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2166, GHSA-6wjf-4944-xw92.