How severe is CVE-2009-0367?

CVE-2009-0367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0367 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0367?

CVE-2009-0367 primarily affects Wesnoth. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0367?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0367 published?

CVE-2009-0367 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0367

CVE-2009-0367 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wesnoth with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Wesnoth
Published: 2009-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Python AI module in Wesnoth 1.4.x and 1.5 before 1.5.11 allows remote attackers to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code by using a whitelisted module that imports an unsafe module, then using a hierarchical module name to access the unsafe module through the whitelisted module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0367?: The Python AI module in Wesnoth 1.4.x and 1.5 before 1.5.11 allows remote attackers to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code by using a whitelisted module that imports an unsafe module, then using a hierarchical module name to access the unsafe module through the whitelisted module.
How severe is CVE-2009-0367?: CVE-2009-0367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0367 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0367?: CVE-2009-0367 primarily affects Wesnoth. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0367 published?: CVE-2009-0367 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wesnoth:wesnoth:1.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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