CVE-2010-4931 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Oct 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in PHP-Fusion, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

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-2010-4931?

CVE-2010-4931 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in maincore.php in PHP-Fusion allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder_level parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a reliable third party

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4931?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php-Fusion Php-Fusion.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4931?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4931 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-2010-4931 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4931 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rw3v-9376-3qfw.