CVE-2009-0288
CVE-2009-0288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Windows Tftp Utility Tftputil with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Windows Tftp Utility Tftputil
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in k23productions TFTPUtil GUI 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files outside the TFTP root directory via directory traversal sequences in a GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0288?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in k23productions TFTPUtil GUI 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files outside the TFTP root directory via directory traversal sequences in a GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0288?
- CVE-2009-0288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0288?
- CVE-2009-0288 primarily affects Windows Tftp Utility Tftputil. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0288?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0288 published?
- CVE-2009-0288 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33561
- http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=894598
- http://www.princeofnigeria.org/blogs/index.php/2009/01/14/tftputil-gui-tftp-directory-traversal
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500106/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33287
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48019
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:windows_tftp_utility:tftputil:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:windows_tftp_utility:tftputil:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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