CVE-2009-3149 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Elgg 1.5, specifically within the _css/js.php component when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by injecting ".." sequences into the 'js' parameter. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality impact. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-9355) confirms the existence of public exploit code for local file inclusion, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:curveriderhq:elgg:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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