CVE-2009-2223 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in LightOpenCMS, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2009-2223?

CVE-2009-2223 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in locms/smarty.php in LightOpenCMS 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cwd parameter. NOTE: remote file inclusion attacks may be possible.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2223?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Teozkr Lightopencms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2223?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2223 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-2009-2223 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2223 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6m6f-qg2x-g8vj.

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