CVE-2009-2792 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Really Simple CMS, leading to code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2009-2792?
CVE-2009-2792 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in plugings/pagecontent.php in Really Simple CMS (RSCMS) 0.3a allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PT parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2792?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joshua Oliver Really Simple Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2792?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2792 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-2009-2792 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2792 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r9h-639m-hg32.