CVE-2009-3542 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files or include remote files via directory traversal in LittleSite, leading to code execution.
- 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-2009-3542?
CVE-2009-3542 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ls.php in LittleSite (aka LS or LittleSite.php) 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to index.php. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kneuro Littlesite.php.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3542 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-2009-3542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3542 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh4v-cgp7-p5xg.