CVE-2009-3149 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in Elgg when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2009-3149?
CVE-2009-3149 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in _css/js.php in Elgg 1.5, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the js parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Curveriderhq Elgg.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3149?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3149 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-2009-3149 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3149 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4v69-5j48-v73q.