CVE-2009-4535: Infoleak

Published Dec 31, 2009
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Updated

Mongoose 2.8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for a web page by appending a / (slash) character to the URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Valenok Mongoose<=2.8.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4535?

CVE-2009-4535 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive source code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4535?

To fix CVE-2009-4535, upgrade Mongoose to version 2.8.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2009-4535 allow?

CVE-2009-4535 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of a web page, potentially exposing sensitive information.

4

Which versions of Mongoose are affected by CVE-2009-4535?

CVE-2009-4535 affects Mongoose versions 2.8.0 and earlier.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2009-4535 on web applications?

The impact of CVE-2009-4535 on web applications includes potential data leakage and exposure of proprietary code or configurations.

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