MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2009-2255

Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via th...

Vulnerability Description

Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Zen-CartZen Cart<= 1.3.8a

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2255?

CVE-2009-2255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via th...

How severe is CVE-2009-2255?

CVE-2009-2255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2255?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zen-Cart Zen Cart.