CVE-2009-4645
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in web_client_user_guide.html in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 8_0_105 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
The vendor-content worker queues fetches as references arrive (check back in a few minutes). Or — if you've already worked around this in production — publish your fix to the community-verified tier.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Accellion File Transfer - 'Appliance web_client_user_guide.html?lang' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38538
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/340.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38176
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56246
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38538
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/340.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38176
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56246
CWEs
CWE-22
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.