CVE-2009-4426 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Ignition CMS when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2009-4426?
CVE-2009-4426 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Ignition 1.2, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the blog parameter to (1) comment.php and (2) view.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Launchpad Ignition.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4426 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-2009-4426 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4426 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4h27-gqc7-4h48.