CVE-2009-2275
CVE-2009-2275 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel 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: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in frontend/x3/stats/lastvisit.html in cPanel allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the domain parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2275?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in frontend/x3/stats/lastvisit.html in cPanel allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the domain parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2275?
- CVE-2009-2275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2275?
- CVE-2009-2275 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2275?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-2275 published?
- CVE-2009-2275 was published on 2009-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9039
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35518
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022490
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51426
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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