CVE-2009-4372 describes a critical remote command execution vulnerability affecting AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) version 2.1.5 and potentially earlier versions. Attackers can exploit this by injecting shell metacharacters into the 'uniqueid' parameter of several PHP scripts within the 'sem/' directory. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.5-1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.5-2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.5-3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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