CVE-2009-3426 Code injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in MaxCMS via a URL parameter in the file manager, leading to full system compromise.

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-2009-3426?

CVE-2009-3426 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/file_manager/special.php in MaxCMS 3.11.20b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fm_includes_special parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3426?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Databay Maxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3426?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2009-3426 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3426 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pgvx-9xhm-x4w5.

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