CVE-2014-9574 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 3 Feb 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the install script, potentially compromising the web server.

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-2014-9574?

CVE-2014-9574 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in FluxBB before 1.5.8 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local install.php files via a .. (dot dot) in the install_lang parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9574?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fluxbb Fluxbb.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9574?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9574 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-2014-9574 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9574 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j69m-4pr5-vvwg.