CVE-2009-2183 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 23 Jun 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and potentially execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the admin-files/ad.php script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-2183?

CVE-2009-2183 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin-files/ad.php in Campsite 3.3.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to read and possibly execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[g_campsiteDir] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Campware.org Campsite.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2183 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-2009-2183 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2183 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54qq-6vrx-c2j9.