7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4672: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Mar 05 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in the WP-Lytebox plugin 1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pg parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Grupenet Wp-lytebox=1.3
WordPress
All of
Grupenet Wp-lytebox=1.3
WordPress

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4672?

    CVE-2009-4672 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4672?

    To fix CVE-2009-4672, update the WP-Lytebox plugin to the latest version or remove the plugin entirely.

  • What are the attack vectors for CVE-2009-4672?

    The attack vector for CVE-2009-4672 involves exploiting directory traversal through the 'pg' parameter to include arbitrary local files.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-4672?

    CVE-2009-4672 affects users of the WP-Lytebox plugin version 1.3 for WordPress.

  • Can CVE-2009-4672 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2009-4672 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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