CVE-2009-4581 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the admin parameter 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-2009-4581?

CVE-2009-4581 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/admincp.php in RoseOnlineCMS 3 B1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the admin parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Roseonlinecms Roseonlinecms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4581 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-2009-4581 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4581 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrhw-r9hg-cwcm.

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