CVE-2009-3173

Public Exploit

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/add_album.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.10% Top 20%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9599	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53087	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36295	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3173?: CVE-2009-3173 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-3173?: To fix CVE-2009-3173, 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-2009-3173 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2009-3173 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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