# CVE-2009-4116: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic\_quotes\_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-11-30 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54246
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54244
- http://www.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threaded

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