How severe is CVE-2009-0917?

CVE-2009-0917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0917?

CVE-2009-0917 primarily affects Dflabs Ptk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0917?

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

When was CVE-2009-0917 published?

CVE-2009-0917 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0917

CVE-2009-0917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dflabs Ptk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dflabs Ptk
Published: 2009-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DFLabs PTK 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by providing a forensic image containing HTML documents, which are rendered in web browsers during inspection by PTK. NOTE: the vendor states that the product is intended for use in a laboratory with "no contact from / to internet."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0917?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DFLabs PTK 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by providing a forensic image containing HTML documents, which are rendered in web browsers during inspection by PTK. NOTE: the vendor states that the product is intended for use in a laboratory with "no contact from / to internet."
How severe is CVE-2009-0917?: CVE-2009-0917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0917?: CVE-2009-0917 primarily affects Dflabs Ptk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0917?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0917 published?: CVE-2009-0917 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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