Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2009-2396

DM Albums <= 1.9.2 - Remote File Inclusion

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in template/album.php in DM Albums 1.9.2, as used standalone or as a WordPress plugin, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the SECURITY_FILE parameter.

Quick Answer

CVE-2009-2396 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin dm-albums. It affects Versions up to 1.9.2 and is fixed in 1.9.3.

Published
Jun 29, 2009
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
dm-albums
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.9.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2009-2396 is tracked for the Plugin dm-albums as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.9.2. Update dm-albums to 1.9.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.9.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.9.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2009-2396
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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.9.2

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Patch evidence
1.9.3

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.9.2.

Step 2

Confirm dm-albums is updated to 1.9.3 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2009-2396
Patched Versions
1.9.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.9.2
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