CVE-2009-4116 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated users can read arbitrary files or execute code via path traversal in CuteNews when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4116?
CVE-2009-4116 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4116?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cutephp Cutenews.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4116 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-2009-4116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4116 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-625r-rw2q-2rxr.