CVE-2009-0291
CVE-2009-0291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Openx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in fc.php in OpenX 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the MAX_type parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0291?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in fc.php in OpenX 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the MAX_type parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0291?
- CVE-2009-0291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0291 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0291?
- CVE-2009-0291 affects Openx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0291?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0291 published?
- CVE-2009-0291 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500411/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33458
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7883
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openx:openx:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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