CVE-2009-0592: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Feb 16 2009(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pnphpbb | =1.0 | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2 | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2d | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2a | |
| Pnphpbb | <=1.2i | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2h-rc3b | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.1 | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2g | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.1a | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2f | |
| Pnphpbb | =1.2e |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0592?
CVE-2009-0592 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for remote code execution through directory traversal vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0592?
To fix CVE-2009-0592, upgrade to a version of PNphpBB2 later than 1.2i that has addressed these directory traversal vulnerabilities.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0592?
CVE-2009-0592 affects PNphpBB2 versions 1.2i and earlier, including 1.1, 1.2a, 1.2d, and other specified versions.
Can CVE-2009-0592 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0592 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted requests to include arbitrary local files.
What type of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2009-0592?
CVE-2009-0592 is associated with directory traversal vulnerabilities that allow leakage and execution of sensitive files.
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- agent/event
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- agent/references
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- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
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- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/pnphpbb
- canonical/pnphpbb
- version/pnphpbb/1.0
- version/pnphpbb/1.2
- version/pnphpbb/1.2d
- version/pnphpbb/1.2a
- version/pnphpbb/1.2i
- version/pnphpbb/1.2h-rc3b
- version/pnphpbb/1.1
- version/pnphpbb/1.2g
- version/pnphpbb/1.1a
- version/pnphpbb/1.2f
- version/pnphpbb/1.2e