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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2009-3508

Severity Medium
Score 6/10

Summary

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MUJE CMS 1.0.4.34 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) _class parameter to admin.php and the (2) url parameter to install/install.php; and allow remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (3) _htmlfile parameter to admin.php.

  • MEDIUM
  • NETWORK
  • SINGLE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

CWE-22 - Path Traversal

Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.

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  • Published