Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2009-2151 is a directory traversal issue in AdaptWeb 0.9.2. A remote attacker could use the language selection parameter to read files the web server can access. The sources do not provide CVSS, a vendor patch, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize if AdaptWeb is exposed to the internet or hosts sensitive local files. For most environments this is a legacy-software cleanup item, but confirmed exposure should be handled promptly because file disclosure can expose credentials or configuration secrets.
Technical view
The CVE describes index.php in AdaptWeb 0.9.2 accepting dot-dot traversal in the newlang parameter, enabling arbitrary file read. The only listed reference is an Exploit-DB entry. Affected metadata in the bundle is incomplete, so exposure should be verified through deployed software, not CPE matching alone.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to internet-facing or internal systems still running AdaptWeb 0.9.2 with index.php reachable. The source bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so organizations should use asset inventory and application fingerprinting to confirm exposure.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV status, active exploitation, malware use, or incident reporting. Treat this as a known public issue, not confirmed exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, complete affected CPE, or patch information appears in the provided bundle. The description supports arbitrary file read through newlang traversal in AdaptWeb 0.9.2, and Exploit-DB indicates public exploit knowledge.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and retire or isolate any AdaptWeb 0.9.2 deployments.
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or supported workaround.
- Restrict public access to affected AdaptWeb pages until remediation is complete.
- Review host file permissions to reduce sensitive file exposure.
- Monitor web logs for traversal patterns targeting the newlang parameter.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventory for AdaptWeb deployments and version evidence.
- Confirm whether AdaptWeb 0.9.2 index.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for suspicious newlang requests containing traversal sequences.
- Verify remediation by confirming the affected application is removed, upgraded, or isolated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 8954CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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CWE details
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