How severe is CVE-2009-2171?

CVE-2009-2171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2171?

CVE-2009-2171 primarily affects Mahara. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2171?

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

When was CVE-2009-2171 published?

CVE-2009-2171 was published on 2009-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2171

CVE-2009-2171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mahara with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mahara
Published: 2009-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mahara 1.1 before 1.1.5 does not apply permission checks when saving a view that contains artefacts, which allows remote authenticated users to read another user's artefact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2171?: Mahara 1.1 before 1.1.5 does not apply permission checks when saving a view that contains artefacts, which allows remote authenticated users to read another user's artefact.
How severe is CVE-2009-2171?: CVE-2009-2171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2171?: CVE-2009-2171 primarily affects Mahara. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2171 published?: CVE-2009-2171 was published on 2009-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=753

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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