CVE-2009-4952 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the TYPO3 dir_listing extension to access unauthorized files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-4952?

CVE-2009-4952 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Directory Listing (dir_listing) extension 1.1.0 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Serge Gebhardt Dir Listing.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4952 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-2009-4952 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4952 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jw5-v494-f896.

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