CVE-2009-3542

Name: CVE-2009-3542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-02T19:30:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in ls.php in LittleSite (aka LS or LittleSite.php) 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to index.php. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ls.php in LittleSite (aka LS or LittleSite.php) 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to index.php. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kneuro	Littlesite.Php	0.1

References

http://osvdb.org/55969Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/ls-lfi.txtExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/35907Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51819
http://osvdb.org/55969Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/ls-lfi.txtExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/35907Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51819

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3542?

How severe is CVE-2009-3542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3542?

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