How severe is CVE-2009-2081?

CVE-2009-2081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2081?

CVE-2009-2081 primarily affects Phpwebthings. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2081?

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

When was CVE-2009-2081 published?

CVE-2009-2081 was published on 2009-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2081

CVE-2009-2081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwebthings with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpwebthings
Published: 2009-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2081?: Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-2081?: CVE-2009-2081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2081?: CVE-2009-2081 primarily affects Phpwebthings. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2081 published?: CVE-2009-2081 was published on 2009-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpwebthings:phpwebthings:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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