CVE-2009-0291

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in fc.php in OpenX 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the MAX_type parameter.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.36% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500411/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7883 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33458 vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0291?
CVE-2009-0291 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0291?
To fix CVE-2009-0291, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0291 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0291 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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