CVE-2009-4056 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Betsy CMS admin popup, risking code execution and data exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4056?
CVE-2009-4056 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/popup.php in Betsy CMS 3.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the popup parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Betsy Betsy Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4056 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-2009-4056 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4056 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-596q-6pv4-cvww.