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6.8

Thickbox Gallery 2 can run arbitrary local files

CVE-2009-1625 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Thickbox Gallery 2 plugin’s index.php page can be tricked into loading any file on the server by using a ".." sequence in the ln parameter. This lets a remote attacker execute code or view sensitive data stored on the web server. Apply the latest update from the vendor or remove the plugin until a fix is available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
davlin thickbox_gallery 2
cpe:2.3:a:davlin:thickbox_gallery:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Thickbox Gallery 2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ln parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Thickbox Gallery 2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ln parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published12 May 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-1625 · NVD
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