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CVE-2009-2229

5.0 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in engine.php in Kasseler CMS 1.3.5 lite allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

Published Jun 26, 2009kasseler-cmsCWE-22EPSS 3.53%

Overview

CVE-2009-2229 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kasseler-cms kasseler_cms. It was published on June 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in engine.php in Kasseler CMS 1.3.5 lite allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter during a download action, a different vector than CVE-2008-3087. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kasseler-cms. Update kasseler_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/35523Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8997Refwww.kasseler-cms.net/engine.php?do=attach&file=uploads/forum/17555/1.3.5_to_1.3.6.zipRefwww.kasseler-cms.net/forum/showtopic/1929/2.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35457Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1652Refsecunia.com/advisories/35523Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8997Refwww.kasseler-cms.net/engine.php?do=attach&file=uploads/forum/17555/1.3.5_to_1.3.6.zipRefwww.kasseler-cms.net/forum/showtopic/1929/2.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2229?

CVE-2009-2229 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kasseler-cms kasseler_cms. It was published on June 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-2229?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2229?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kasseler-cms. Update kasseler_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2229?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2229 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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