How severe is CVE-2009-2288?

CVE-2009-2288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2288?

CVE-2009-2288 primarily affects Nagios. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2288?

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-2009-2288 published?

CVE-2009-2288 was published on 2009-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2288

CVE-2009-2288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Nagios
Published: 2009-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

statuswml.cgi in Nagios before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) ping or (2) Traceroute parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2288?: statuswml.cgi in Nagios before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) ping or (2) Traceroute parameters.
How severe is CVE-2009-2288?: CVE-2009-2288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2288?: CVE-2009-2288 primarily affects Nagios. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2288?: 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-2009-2288 published?: CVE-2009-2288 was published on 2009-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.0b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.0b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.0b4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.0b4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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