Vulnerability identifier: #VU44199

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-5114

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Webglimpse
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Webglimpse.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wgarcmin.cgi in WebGlimpse 2.18.7 and earlier. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a . (dot dot) in the DOC parameter.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Webglimpse: 1.7.6 - 2.18.5

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External links
http://websecurity.com.ua/2628/
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74321

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.