How severe is CVE-2009-2007?

CVE-2009-2007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2007?

CVE-2009-2007 affects Dokeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2007?

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

When was CVE-2009-2007 published?

CVE-2009-2007 was published on 2009-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2007

CVE-2009-2007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dokeos 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dokeos
Published: 2009-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to (1) read portions of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the lang parameter to main/exercice/hotspot_lang_conversion.php and (2) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the doc_url parameter to main/exercice/Hpdownload.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2007?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to (1) read portions of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the lang parameter to main/exercice/hotspot_lang_conversion.php and (2) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the doc_url parameter to main/exercice/Hpdownload.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-2007?: CVE-2009-2007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2007?: CVE-2009-2007 affects Dokeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2007 published?: CVE-2009-2007 was published on 2009-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:dokeos:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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