Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in forum.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.4, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary recently-modified files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[filename] parameter or (2) include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[UTE][__tplCollection][a][file] parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | Newsboard | 1.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35299Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35183Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50878
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35299Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35183Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50878
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8841
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1948?
CVE-2009-1948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in forum.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.4, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to (1) read a...
How severe is CVE-2009-1948?
CVE-2009-1948 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unclassified Newsboard.