How severe is CVE-2009-0592?

CVE-2009-0592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0592?

CVE-2009-0592 primarily affects Pnphpbb Pnphpbb2. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0592?

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-2009-0592 published?

CVE-2009-0592 was published on 2009-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0592

CVE-2009-0592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pnphpbb Pnphpbb2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pnphpbb Pnphpbb2
Published: 2009-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0592?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.
How severe is CVE-2009-0592?: CVE-2009-0592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0592?: CVE-2009-0592 primarily affects Pnphpbb Pnphpbb2. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0592?: 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-2009-0592 published?: CVE-2009-0592 was published on 2009-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnphpbb:pnphpbb2:1.2h:rc3b:*:*:*:*:*:*

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