CVE-2009-2229 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Kasseler CMS download action.
- 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-2009-2229?
CVE-2009-2229 is a medium-severity 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 engine.php in Kasseler CMS 1.3.5 lite allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter during a download action, a different vector than CVE-2008-3087. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2229?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kasseler-Cms Kasseler Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2229?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2229 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-2009-2229 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2229 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wx3q-mhwj-6vqq.