How severe is CVE-2009-1253?

CVE-2009-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1253?

CVE-2009-1253 affects James Stone Tunapie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1253?

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

When was CVE-2009-1253 published?

CVE-2009-1253 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1253

CVE-2009-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in James Stone Tunapie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: James Stone Tunapie
Published: 2009-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1253?: James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1253?: CVE-2009-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1253?: CVE-2009-1253 affects James Stone Tunapie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1253 published?: CVE-2009-1253 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:james_stone:tunapie:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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