CVE-2009-4449: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Dec 29 2009(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.10, and possibly earlier versions, when changing the user avatar from the gallery, allows remote authenticated users to determine the existence of files via directory traversal sequences in the avatar and possibly the gallery parameters, related to (1) admin/modules/user/users.php and (2) usercp.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MyBB | =1.4.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.mybboard.net/2009/12/29/mybb-1-4-11-released-minor-patch-security-update/
- http://osvdb.org/61359
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37489
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3651
- http://dev.mybboard.net/issues/617
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37906
- http://dev.mybboard.net/projects/mybb/repository/revisions/4663/diff/branches/1.4-stable/admin/modules/user/users.php
- http://dev.mybboard.net/projects/mybb/repository/revisions/4663/diff/branches/1.4-stable/usercp.php
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/08/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/11/8
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4449?
CVE-2009-4449 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4449?
To fix CVE-2009-4449, upgrading to MyBB version 1.4.11 or later is recommended.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-4449?
CVE-2009-4449 affects MyBB versions 1.4.10 and possibly earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4449?
CVE-2009-4449 is a directory traversal vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-4449 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
CVE-2009-4449 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.
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