CVE-2009-2922 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via a base64-encoded parameter in Pixaria Gallery, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2009-2922?
CVE-2009-2922 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pixaria.image.php in Pixaria Gallery 2.0.0 through 2.3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a base64-encoded file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2922?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pixaria Pixaria Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2922?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2922 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-2009-2922 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2922 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xc7p-88w7-44wr.