CVE-2009-4205 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the action parameter of admin.php.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4205?
CVE-2009-4205 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Flashlight Free Edition allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4205?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ringsworld Flashlight Free Edition.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4205 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-2009-4205 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4205 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-74pp-5xhc-pcfc.