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CVE-2009-2353

6.8 · MEDIUM

encoder.php in eAccelerator allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by copying a local executable file to a location under the web root via the -o option, and then making a direct request…

Published Jul 7, 2009eacceleratorCWE-94EPSS 1.96%

Overview

CVE-2009-2353 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting eaccelerator eaccelerator. It was published on July 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

encoder.php in eAccelerator allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by copying a local executable file to a location under the web root via the -o option, and then making a direct request to this file, related to upload of image files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eaccelerator. Update eaccelerator 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

Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:188Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504695/100/0/threadedRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:188Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504695/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2353?

CVE-2009-2353 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting eaccelerator eaccelerator. It was published on July 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-2353?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2009-2353?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eaccelerator. Update eaccelerator 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-2009-2353?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2353 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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