How severe is CVE-2009-1912?

CVE-2009-1912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1912?

CVE-2009-1912 primarily affects Webspell. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1912?

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

When was CVE-2009-1912 published?

CVE-2009-1912 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1912

CVE-2009-1912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webspell with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Webspell
Published: 2009-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in src/func/language.php in webSPELL 4.2.0e and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .php files via a .. (dot dot) in a language cookie. NOTE: this can be leveraged for SQL injection by including awards.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1912?: Directory traversal vulnerability in src/func/language.php in webSPELL 4.2.0e and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .php files via a .. (dot dot) in a language cookie. NOTE: this can be leveraged for SQL injection by including awards.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-1912?: CVE-2009-1912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1912?: CVE-2009-1912 primarily affects Webspell. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1912 published?: CVE-2009-1912 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.0.2c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.01.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.01.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.01.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.2.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webspell:webspell:4.2.0d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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