CVE-2009-4645 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the lang parameter of the web client guide.
- 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-2009-4645?
CVE-2009-4645 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in web_client_user_guide.html in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 8_0_105 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4645?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4645?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4645 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-2009-4645 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4645 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gq5c-v4hq-f57f.