How severe is CVE-2009-1556?

CVE-2009-1556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1556?

CVE-2009-1556 primarily affects Cisco Wvc54gca. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1556?

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

When was CVE-2009-1556 published?

CVE-2009-1556 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1556

CVE-2009-1556 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wvc54gca with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Wvc54gca
Published: 2009-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file parameter, as demonstrated by reading .htpasswd to obtain the admin password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2507.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1556?: img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file parameter, as demonstrated by reading .htpasswd to obtain the admin password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2507.
How severe is CVE-2009-1556?: CVE-2009-1556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1556?: CVE-2009-1556 primarily affects Cisco Wvc54gca. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1556 published?: CVE-2009-1556 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gca:1.00r22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gca:1.00r24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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