CVE-2009-2265

CVE-2009-2265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fckeditor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 84% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FCKeditor before 2.6.4.1 allow remote attackers to create executable files in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the input to unspecified connector modules, as exploited in the wild for remote code execution in July 2009, related to the file browser and the editor/filemanager/connectors/ directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2265?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FCKeditor before 2.6.4.1 allow remote attackers to create executable files in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the input to unspecified connector modules, as exploited in the wild for remote code execution in July 2009, related to the file browser and the editor/filemanager/connectors/ directory.
How severe is CVE-2009-2265?
CVE-2009-2265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2265?
CVE-2009-2265 primarily affects Fckeditor. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2265?
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-2009-2265 published?
CVE-2009-2265 was published on 2009-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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