Xerver 4.32 currentPath path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xerver 4.32. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument currentPath causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-3561. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Xerver 4.32 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument currentPath with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname with a drive letter in the currentPath parameter in a chooseDirectory action.

The weakness was shared 10/05/2009 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3561. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53663) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31181†). The entries VDB-50360 and VDB-50357 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 801018
OpenVAS Name: Xerver HTTP Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-3561 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3561
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50359
X-Force: 53663
Vulnerability Center: 31181 - Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via a Full Pathname, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/19/2025 10:43
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (50), 03/21/2017 11:54 (6), 08/23/2021 14:20 (4), 12/15/2024 07:27 (24), 01/19/2025 10:43 (2)
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