CVE-2009-3824 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Greenwood PHP Content Manager, leading to code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2009-3824?
CVE-2009-3824 is a high-severity path traversal 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in include/processor.php in Greenwood PHP Content Manager 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content_path parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Michael J Greenwood Php Content Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3824 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-2009-3824 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3824 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7pj-wxwp-p9vc.