How severe is CVE-2009-1678?

CVE-2009-1678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1678?

CVE-2009-1678 primarily affects Bitweaver. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1678?

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-2009-1678 published?

CVE-2009-1678 was published on 2009-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1678

CVE-2009-1678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitweaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Bitweaver
Published: 2009-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the saveFeed function in rss/feedcreator.class.php in Bitweaver 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the version parameter to boards/boards_rss.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1678?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the saveFeed function in rss/feedcreator.class.php in Bitweaver 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the version parameter to boards/boards_rss.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-1678?: CVE-2009-1678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1678?: CVE-2009-1678 primarily affects Bitweaver. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1678?: 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-2009-1678 published?: CVE-2009-1678 was published on 2009-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:1.1.1_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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