CVE-2009-4192 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file manager, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2009-4192?
CVE-2009-4192 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in dialog/file_manager.php in Interspire Knowledge Manager 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4192?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Interspire Knowledge Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4192?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4192 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-2009-4192 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4192 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfx6-7w42-j43w.