CVE-2009-4427 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in phpLDAPadmin, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-4427?
CVE-2009-4427 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in cmd.php in phpLDAPadmin 1.1.0.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cmd parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4427?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4427?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2009-4427 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4427 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4427, DSA-1965-1, GHSA-5jx8-6jmm-pj5j.