How severe is CVE-2009-1559?

CVE-2009-1559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1559 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-2009-1559?

CVE-2009-1559 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-2009-1559?

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-2009-1559 published?

CVE-2009-1559 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1559

CVE-2009-1559 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wvc54gca with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Wvc54gca
Published: 2009-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. (dot dot) is probably also possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1559?: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. (dot dot) is probably also possible.
How severe is CVE-2009-1559?: CVE-2009-1559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1559 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-2009-1559?: CVE-2009-1559 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-2009-1559?: 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-2009-1559 published?: CVE-2009-1559 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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