CVE-2009-1525: Input Validation

Published May 5, 2009
·
Updated

CMDDB in JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name parameter during a restore action.

Affected Software

116 affected components
Jbmc-software Directadmin<=1.333
Jbmc-software Directadmin=0.95
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.1
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.01
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.02
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.2
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.3
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.03
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.04
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.05
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.06
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.07
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.08
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.09
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.11
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.12
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.13
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.14
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.15
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.16
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.17
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.18
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.19
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.21
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.22
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.23
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.24
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.25
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.26
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.27
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.28
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.29
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.31
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.32
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.33
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.081
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.111
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.121
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.151
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.152
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.161
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.171
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.172
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.173
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.174
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.181
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.192
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.193
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.195
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.196
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.201
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.202
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.203
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.204
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.205
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.206
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.207
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.211
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.212
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.213
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.221
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.222
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.223
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.224
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.225
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.226
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.231
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.232
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.233
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.234
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.235
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.241
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.242
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.243
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.244
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.251
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.252
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.253
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.254
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.255
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.261
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.262
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.263
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.264
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.265
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.266
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.273
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.274
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.275
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.281
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.282
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.285
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.286
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.291
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.292
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.293
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.294
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.295
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.296
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.297
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.301
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.302
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.311
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.312
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.313
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.314
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.315
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.321
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.322
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.323
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.331
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.332
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.1741
Jbmc-software Directadmin=1.1941
DirectAdmin DirectAdmin<1.33.4

Event History

May 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1525?

CVE-2009-1525 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation for authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1525?

To fix CVE-2009-1525, you should upgrade to DirectAdmin version 1.334 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-1525?

All versions of DirectAdmin prior to 1.334, as well as version 0.95, are affected by CVE-2009-1525.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2009-1525?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2009-1525 can gain unauthorized privileges by utilizing shell metacharacters in the name parameter during a restore action.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-1525?

Yes, a patch is available by upgrading to DirectAdmin version 1.334 or above.

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