CVE-2009-4679 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the iF Portfolio Nexus component for Joomla.
- 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-2009-4679?
CVE-2009-4679 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 the inertialFATE iF Portfolio Nexus (com_if_nexus) component 1.5 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inertialfate Com if Nexus.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4679 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-2009-4679 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4679 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-938x-7pc2-p2gg.