CVE-2009-3843 File upload in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Nov 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unrestricted file upload using a hidden Tomcat manager account in HP Operations Manager.

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-2009-3843?

CVE-2009-3843 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP Operations Manager 8.10 on Windows contains a "hidden account" in the XML file that specifies Tomcat users, which allows remote attackers to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks, and thereby execute arbitrary code, by using the org.apache.catalina.manager.HTMLManagerServlet class to make requests to manager/html/upload.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3843?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Operations Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3843?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3843 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3843 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3843 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Metasploit modules and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcf2-959x-5ggc.