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CVE-2009-2353: eAccelerator lets attackers place and run files on your site
CVE-2009-2353 · published 17 years ago
Summary
The eAccelerator component can be tricked into copying a program from the server into a public web folder, where it can then be accessed and run by anyone. This could let an attacker run their own code on your website, potentially stealing data or disrupting service. Apply the vendor’s update or disable the vulnerable feature to stop this behavior.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| eaccelerator | eaccelerator |
0.9.4 0.9.5 0.9.5.1 0.9.5.2 0.9.5.3 cpe:2.3:a:eaccelerator:eaccelerator:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
encoder.php in eAccelerator allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by copying a local executable file to a location under the web root via the -o option, and then making a direct request...
encoder.php in eAccelerator allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by copying a local executable file to a location under the web root via the -o option, and then making a direct request to this file, related to upload of image files.
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
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published7 Jul 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-2353 · NVD
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