CVE-2009-3369 describes a critical vulnerability in BackupPC 3.1.0, specifically within the CgiUserConfigEdit component. In multi-user environments utilizing SSH keys and Rsync, authenticated users can manipulate the ClientNameAlias function to impersonate other systems, enabling them to read and write sensitive files by initiating backup or restore operations. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.5, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 74/100 suggests a notable potential for impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:backuppc:backuppc:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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