CVE-2009-4216 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the LANG parameter of Klinza Professional CMS.

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-2009-4216?

CVE-2009-4216 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in funzioni/lib/menulast.php in klinza professional cms 5.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the LANG parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Klinza Klinza Professional Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4216 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-2009-4216 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4216 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frjc-p8j9-g77v.

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