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CVE-2011-10009

S40 CMS v0.4.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its index.php page handler.

Published Aug 13, 2025CWE-22EPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2011-10009 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 13, 2025.

Technical description

S40 CMS v0.4.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its index.php page handler. The p parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to traverse the file system and access arbitrary files outside the web root. This can be exploited remotely without authentication by appending traversal sequences and a null byte to bypass file extension checks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-10009?

CVE-2011-10009 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 13, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2011-10009?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-10009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2011-10009?

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