CVE-2009-2255 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading PHP files to Zen Cart due to missing administrative authentication on a specific script.
- 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-2009-2255?
CVE-2009-2255 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zen-Cart Zen Cart.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2009-2255 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2255 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvvw-4c7p-rr6q.