CVE-2009-2787 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the Reputation plugin (versions 2.2.4 and earlier) for PunBB forum software. This flaw, present when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files through a crafted 'pun_user[language]' parameter. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with moderate attack complexity. While not on the KEV catalog or Hot List, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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