CVE-2009-3693 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Oct 2009 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can create arbitrary files via directory traversal in the HP LoadRunner ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable method.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-3693?

CVE-2009-3693 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \.. (backwards slash dot dot) sequences in the third argument to the MakeHttpRequest method.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3693?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Loadrunner, Persits Xupload.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3693 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-2009-3693 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3693 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6hj-55cr-38hq.