phpMyBackupPro 2.1 get_file.php view path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyBackupPro 2.1. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file get_file.php. This manipulation of the argument view causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-4050. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpMyBackupPro 2.1 (Backup Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file get_file.php. The manipulation of the argument view 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 get_file.php in phpMyBackupPro 2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the view parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 11/23/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-4050 since 11/23/2009. 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. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:get_file.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 Exploit-DB (10169), OSVDB (60073†) and Secunia (SA37370†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/16/2009 🔍
11/23/2009 +7 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1941 days 🔍
08/03/2025 +3791 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50881
Secunia: 37370 - phpMyBackupPro Information Disclosure and Code Injection Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 60073

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/03/2025 10:21
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (49), 01/23/2019 08:25 (3), 08/03/2025 10:21 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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