How severe is CVE-2009-10005?

CVE-2009-10005 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-10005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-10005?

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.

Does CVE-2009-10005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2009-10005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2009-5116.

When was CVE-2009-10005 published?

CVE-2009-10005 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-10005

CVE-2009-10005 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2009-5116
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 expose the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from the filesystem. By crafting a POST request to /cgi-bin/ck/mimencode with traversal and output parameters, attackers can read sensitive files such as /etc/passwd outside the webroot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-10005?: ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 expose the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from the filesystem. By crafting a POST request to /cgi-bin/ck/mimencode with traversal and output parameters, attackers can read sensitive files such as /etc/passwd outside the webroot.
How severe is CVE-2009-10005?: CVE-2009-10005 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-10005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-10005?: 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.
Does CVE-2009-10005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2009-10005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2009-5116.
When was CVE-2009-10005 published?: CVE-2009-10005 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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