CVE-2009-4809 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the vfolder parameter of Easy File Sharing Web Server.
- 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-2009-4809?
CVE-2009-4809 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.ghp in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the vfolder parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4809?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sharing-File Easy File Sharing Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4809?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4809 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-2009-4809 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4809 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3g7-56hc-9f8w.