Sahana 0.6.2.2 mod path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Sahana 0.6.2.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument mod results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-3625. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sahana 0.6.2.2. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument mod with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in www/index.php in Sahana 0.6.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 10/26/2009 as Bug 530255 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3625. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116667 (Fedora Update for Sahana (FEDORA-2009-10822, FEDORA-2009-10718)).

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 (53910), Exploit-DB (33308), SecurityFocus (BID 36826†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23968†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 100336
OpenVAS Name: Sahana mod Parameter Local File Disclosure Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 530255
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3625 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3625
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50592
X-Force: 53910
SecurityFocus: 36826 - Sahana 'mod' Parameter Local File Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23968 - Sahana 0.6.2.2 Directory Traversal Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Files, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/17/2025 19:32
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (53), 02/16/2017 10:17 (8), 08/24/2021 16:21 (4), 02/16/2025 04:50 (16), 08/17/2025 19:32 (13)
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