CVE-2009-2397 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file parameter of download.php.
- 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-2009-2397?
CVE-2009-2397 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in Audio Article Directory allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Audioarticledirectory Audio Article Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2397 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-2009-2397 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2397 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rph9-qgvh-wxm6.