CVE-2009-4974 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in TotalCalendar, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2009-4974?
CVE-2009-4974 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 box_display.php in TotalCalendar 2.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via a .. (dot dot) in the box parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sweetphp Totalcalendar.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4974 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-2009-4974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4974 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jhpx-m76h-97q9.