CVE-2009-2258 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can list arbitrary directories on Netgear DG632 routers via path traversal in the web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2258?
CVE-2009-2258 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in the administrative web interface on the Netgear DG632 with firmware 3.4.0_ap allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the nextpage parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2258?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netgear Dg632, Netgear Dg632 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2258 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-2009-2258 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2258 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43m9-7488-qw9p.