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CVE-2009-2552

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in comments.php in Super Simple Blog Script 2.5.4 allow remote attackers to overwrite, include, and execute arbitrary local files via the entry parameter.

Published Jul 20, 2009supersimpleCWE-22EPSS 1.98%

Overview

CVE-2009-2552 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting supersimple super_simple_blog_script. It was published on July 20, 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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in comments.php in Super Simple Blog Script 2.5.4 allow remote attackers to overwrite, include, and execute arbitrary local files via the entry parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from supersimple. Update super_simple_blog_script 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/35859Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9179Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51805Refsecunia.com/advisories/35859Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9179Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51805

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2552?

CVE-2009-2552 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting supersimple super_simple_blog_script. It was published on July 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-2552?

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-2009-2552?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from supersimple. Update super_simple_blog_script 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-2009-2552?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2552 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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