CVE-2009-0290 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in SIR GNUBoard 4.31.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local file…
published 2009-01-27 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0295
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.3%
- EPSS 3.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in SIR GNUBoard 4.31.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the g4_path parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote code execution via a data: URI or a UNC share pathname.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7792)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7792 GNUBoard 4.31.03 (08.12.29) - Local File Inclusion webapps, 2009-01-15
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33304 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7792
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/33304
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/33564
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/48015
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0290
- NVD CVE-2009-0290
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