CVE-2009-2224 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in AN Guestbook version 0.7.8, specifically within the ang/shared/flags.php component. This flaw, exploitable when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the g_lang parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality impact, but no integrity or availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.7.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:an_guestbook:an_guestbook:0.7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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