CVE-2009-3822 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in the Joomla Ajax Chat component via a remote file inclusion vulnerability.

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-2009-3822?

CVE-2009-3822 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 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 Fiji Web Design Ajax Chat (com_ajaxchat) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter to tests/ajcuser.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3822?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fijiwebdesign Com Ajaxchat.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3822?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3822 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-2009-3822 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3822 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8xj-66cc-5wmq.

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