How severe is CVE-2009-0290?

CVE-2009-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0290?

CVE-2009-0290 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0290?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0290 published?

CVE-2009-0290 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0290

CVE-2009-0290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sir Gnuboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sir Gnuboard
Published: 2009-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in SIR GNUBoard 4.31.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the g4_path parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote code execution via a data: URI or a UNC share pathname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0290?: Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in SIR GNUBoard 4.31.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the g4_path parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote code execution via a data: URI or a UNC share pathname.
How severe is CVE-2009-0290?: CVE-2009-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0290?: CVE-2009-0290 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0290 published?: CVE-2009-0290 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:4.31.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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