CVE-2009-2177 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 23 Jun 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in FuzzyLime CMS when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2009-2177?

CVE-2009-2177 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

code/display.php in fuzzylime (cms) 3.03a and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and overwrite arbitrary files via a "....//" (dot dot) in the s parameter, which is collapsed into a "../" value.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fuzzylime Fuzzylime Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2177 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-2009-2177 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2177 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h79m-47pc-f28h.