CVE-2009-0448 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Syntax Desktop 2.7, specifically within the admin/modules/aa/preview.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the synTarget parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the KEV catalog or experiencing active exploitation, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding it.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:syntax_desktop:syntax_desktop:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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