CVE-2009-4374 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can upload files to arbitrary directories via path traversal in AlienVault OSSIM, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2009-4374?
CVE-2009-4374 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in repository/repository_attachment.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 2.1.5, and possibly other versions before 2.1.5-4, allows remote attackers to upload files into arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the id_document parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4374?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4374?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4374 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-2009-4374 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4374 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xw5h-h3cf-m4mx.