CVE-2009-4957 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Panel parameter of loadpanel.php.
- 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-2009-4957?
CVE-2009-4957 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in loadpanel.php in Interspire ActiveKB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via directory traversal sequences in the Panel parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Interspire Activekb.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4957 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-2009-4957 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4957 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3fh-hp6c-w93x.