CVE-2011-0405 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the pgvaction parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2011-0405?
CVE-2011-0405 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in module.php in PhpGedView 4.2.3 and possibly other versions, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the pgvaction parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0405?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpgedview Phpgedview.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0405 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-2011-0405 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0405 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2008-2064 Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in PhpGedView before 4.1.5 have unknown impact and attack vectors related to "a fundamental design flaw
- CVE-2004-0030 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2005-4469 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2004-0031 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2004-0128 Code injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v55f-f77h-vx5c.