CVE-2009-4672 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the WP-Lytebox plugin for WordPress.
- 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-2009-4672?
CVE-2009-4672 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in the WP-Lytebox plugin 1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pg parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4672?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grupenet Wp-Lytebox.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4672?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4672 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-2009-4672 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4672 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6v9-hq4p-hfj2.