CVE-2009-1621
CVE-2009-1621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opencart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Opencart
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in OpenCart 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the route parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1621?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in OpenCart 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the route parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1621?
- CVE-2009-1621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1621 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1621?
- CVE-2009-1621 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1621?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1621 published?
- CVE-2009-1621 was published on 2009-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34313
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532233/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34724
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8539
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opencart:opencart:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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