Vulnerability Description
ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 expose the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from the filesystem. By crafting a POST request to /cgi-bin/ck/mimencode with traversal and output parameters, attackers can read sensitive files such as /etc/passwd outside the webroot.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.aushack.com/200904-contentkeeper.txt
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/aux
- https://web.archive.org/web/20100325220542/http://www.contentkeeper.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16923
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/contentkeeper-web-appliance-arbitrary-file-
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-10005?
CVE-2009-10005 is a documented vulnerability. ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 expose the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files ...
How severe is CVE-2009-10005?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2009-10005. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-10005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.