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CVE-2009-2081

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

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CVE-2009-2081 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings<= 1.5.2
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.1
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.2
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.2b
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.3
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.4
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.4.1
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.4.2
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings0.6.0
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings1.0
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings1.1a
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings1.4
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings1.5.0
PhpwebthingsPhpwebthings1.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2081?
Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-2081?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2081 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2081?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST