CVE-2009-10005: ContentKeeper Web Appliance < 125.10 Arbitrary File Access via mimencode
ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 expose the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from the filesystem. By crafting a POST request to /cgi-bin/ck/mimencode with traversal and output parameters, attackers can read sensitive files such as /etc/passwd outside the webroot.
Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious file-disclosure flaw in ContentKeeper Web Appliance before 125.10. An unauthenticated attacker could read sensitive local files from an exposed appliance. The main business risk is credential, configuration, or system information leakage from legacy filtering infrastructure. Exposure is most likely in legacy ContentKeeper Web Appliance deployments before 125.10, especially internet-facing or broadly reachable administrative web interfaces. Current product ownership and affected-version metadata are limited in the supplied sources. Treat as high priority for any remaining legacy appliance. The vulnerability enables unauthenticated sensitive file disclosure, and public exploit references reduce attacker effort. Systems not present in inventory do not require emergency action. Mitigation focus: Inventory ContentKeeper Web Appliance systems and confirm exact versions.; Upgrade affected appliances to 125.10 or later where vendor guidance confirms remediation.; Restrict appliance web access to trusted administrative networks only..
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