CVE-2009-4023 describes an argument injection vulnerability in the Mail::Send method within the Mail package 1.1.14 for PEAR, specifically affecting its sendmail implementation. This flaw allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files by manipulating the $from parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pear:pear:1.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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