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CVE-2009-2399

6.8 · MEDIUM

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in dm-albums/template/album.php in DM FileManager 3.9.4, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in…

Published Jul 9, 2009dutchmonkeyCWE-94EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2009-2399 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dutchmonkey dm_filemanager. It was published on July 9, 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

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in dm-albums/template/album.php in DM FileManager 3.9.4, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the SECURITY_FILE parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dutchmonkey. Update dm_filemanager 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2399?

CVE-2009-2399 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dutchmonkey dm_filemanager. It was published on July 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-2399?

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-2009-2399?

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

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