PT-2009-3102 · Syntax · Syntax Desktop

Ahmadbady · Published 2009-02-05 · Updated 2017-09-29 · CVE-2009-0448

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Syntax Desktop version 2.7

Description A directory traversal issue exists, allowing remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files. This is achieved by using a .. (dot dot) in the synTarget parameter in the "admin/modules/aa/preview.php" endpoint.

Recommendations For Syntax Desktop version 2.7, consider restricting access to the "admin/modules/aa/preview.php" endpoint until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the synTarget parameter in this endpoint to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Path traversal

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-0448

Affected Products

Syntax Desktop

References · 5

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/7977 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/33601 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0448 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0319 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48496 · Note