HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-2177
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CVE-2009-2177

CWE-22Published: June 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

code/display.php in fuzzylime (cms) 3.03a and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and overwrite arbitrary files via a "....//" (dot dot) in the s parameter, which is collapsed into a "../" value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2177 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-2177. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

fuzzylime1 product(s)
fuzzylime cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35489
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35489

All References (10)

→
http://osvdb.org/55184
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35489Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35418Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51206
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8978
→
http://osvdb.org/55184
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35489Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35418Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51206
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8978

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-2177
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 23, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-2177 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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