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CVE-2009-4886

5.0 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpCommunity 2 2.1.8 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

Published Jun 11, 2010bernhard_frohlichCWE-22EPSS 2.91%

Overview

CVE-2009-4886 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bernhard_frohlich phpcom. It was published on June 11, 2010 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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpCommunity 2 2.1.8 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) file parameter to module/admin/files/show_file.php and the (2) path parameter to module/admin/files/show_source.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bernhard_frohlich. Update phpcom 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.exploit-db.com/exploits/8185Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501588/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49152Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8185Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501588/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49152

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4886?

CVE-2009-4886 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bernhard_frohlich phpcom. It was published on June 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4886?

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-2009-4886?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bernhard_frohlich. Update phpcom 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-2009-4886?

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