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CVE-2009-4116

3.5 · LOW

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read…

Published Nov 30, 2009cutephpCWE-22EPSS 2.05%

Overview

CVE-2009-4116 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cutephp cutenews. It was published on November 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cutephp. Update cutenews 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.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54244Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54246Refwww.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54244Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54246

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4116?

CVE-2009-4116 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cutephp cutenews. It was published on November 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-4116?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4116?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cutephp. Update cutenews 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-2009-4116?

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