CVE-2009-0113: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jan 09 2009(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in attachmentlibrary.php in the XStandard component for Joomla! 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the X_CMS_LIBRARY_PATH HTTP header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla XStandard | ||
| Joomla | <=1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.12 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.13 | |
| Joomla | =1.0.14 | |
| Joomla | =1.03 | |
| Joomla | =1.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0-beta | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0-beta1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0-beta2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0-rc1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0113?
CVE-2009-0113 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0113?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0113, upgrade Joomla! to a version later than 1.5.8 that has addressed this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0113?
CVE-2009-0113 affects Joomla! version 1.5.8 and earlier installations utilizing the XStandard component.
Can CVE-2009-0113 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2009-0113 can potentially be exploited to list arbitrary directories, which may expose sensitive data.
Is CVE-2009-0113 under active exploitation?
While there is no confirmation of active exploitation at this time, the nature of CVE-2009-0113 makes it a likely target for attackers.
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