Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2009-4140?

Affected: Matomo versions 0.2.37, 0.4.2, 0.4.3; Open Flash Chart (Teethgrinder.co.uk) versions 2.0-beta_1, 2.0-gamera, 2.0-hyperion, 2.0-ichor, 2.0-j_rmungandr, 2.0-j_rmungandr-2, 2.0-kvasir, 2.0-lug_wyrm_charmer; piwik-pro (wordpress-plugin) versions >= 0.2.35, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2009-4140 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 6, 2014.

Is CVE-2009-4140 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2009-4140?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2009-4140?

Fixed versions are available, including piwik-pro 0.4.4, woopra 1.4.3.2, Matomo 0.

How urgently should CVE-2009-4140 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2009-4140

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Published Oct 20, 2009 · Updated Aug 7, 2024 · Also known as 5d5d9ef7-3832-495c-b61b-7e24c2e60893

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2009-4140 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Matomo, Open Flash Chart (Teethgrinder.co.uk), piwik-pro (wordpress-plugin) and 1 more product.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 6, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including piwik-pro 0.4.4, woopra 1.4.3.2, Matomo 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ofc_upload_image.php in Open Flash Chart v2 Beta 1 through v2 Lug Wyrm Charmer, as used in Piwik 0.2.35 through 0.4.3, Woopra Analytics Plugin before 1.4.3.2, and possibly other products, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension through the name parameter with the code in the HTTP_RAW_POST_DATA parameter, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in tmp-upload-images/.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	May 6, 2014	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

15 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MatomoMatomo	0.2.37, 0.4.2, 0.4.3	0
Open Flash ChartTeethgrinder.co.uk	2.0-beta_1, 2.0-gamera, 2.0-hyperion, 2.0-ichor, 2.0-j_rmungandr, 2.0-j_rmungandr-2, 2.0-kvasir, 2.0-lug_wyrm_charmer	n/a
piwik-prowordpress-plugin	>= 0.2.35	0.4.4
wooprawordpress-plugin	See advisory	1.4.3.2

Patched Releases

piwik-pro

0.4.4

woopra

1.4.3.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 20, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 6, 2014
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ofc_upload_image.php in Open Flash Chart v2 Beta 1 through v2 Lug Wyrm Charmer, as used in Piwik 0.2.35 through 0.4.3, Woopra Analytics Plugin before 1.4.3.2, and possibly other products, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary…
Affected: Matomo versions 0.2.37, 0.4.2, 0.4.3; Open Flash Chart (Teethgrinder.co.uk) versions 2.0-beta_1, 2.0-gamera, 2.0-hyperion, 2.0-ichor, 2.0-j_rmungandr, 2.0-j_rmungandr-2, 2.0-kvasir, 2.0-lug_wyrm_charmer; piwik-pro (wordpress-plugin) versions >= 0.2.35, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 6, 2014.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including piwik-pro 0.4.4, woopra 1.4.3.2, Matomo 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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