CVE-2009-4816 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in MegaLab The Uploader's download checker script.
- 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-2009-4816?
CVE-2009-4816 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 api/download_checker.php in MegaLab The Uploader 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4816?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Andy Stedemos the Uploader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4816?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4816 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-2009-4816 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4816 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4j83-hcvc-vrrr.