Improper input validation in Boa

CVE-2009-4496

Boa 0.94.14rc21 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to modify a window's title, or possibly execute arbitrary commands or overwrite files, via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.121 (95.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Boa — versions 0.94.14rc21
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4496?
CVE-2009-4496 is a vulnerability in Boa, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2010-01-13.
Is CVE-2009-4496 known to be exploited?
6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.