CVE-2009-3124 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on QuarkMail servers via directory traversal in get_message.cgi.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3124?
CVE-2009-3124 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in get_message.cgi in QuarkMail allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the tf parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3124?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipmotor Quarkmail.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3124 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-2009-3124 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3124 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6wf-q4gf-3q3w.