HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-4116
LOW

CVE-2009-4116

CWE-22Published: November 30, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

3.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-4116 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

cutephp1 product(s)
cutenews
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (8)

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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-4116
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 30, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-4116 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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