CVE-2009-0422 describes a critical dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in phpList versions 2.10.8 and earlier. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server by manipulating the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter with directory traversal sequences, particularly when register_globals is disabled. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability presents a high risk, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its exploitability, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.10.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tincan:phplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tincan:phplist:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tincan:phplist:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.2bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tincan:phplist:1.1.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.3bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tincan:phplist:1.1.3b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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