CVE-2009-0290 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in common.php within SIR GNUBoard version 4.31.03. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the g4_path parameter with ".." sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-7792) confirms the existence of public exploit code for local file inclusion, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.31.03CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:4.31.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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