How severe is CVE-2009-2301?

CVE-2009-2301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2301?

CVE-2009-2301 primarily affects Radware Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2301?

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-2009-2301 published?

CVE-2009-2301 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2301

CVE-2009-2301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Radware Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Radware Gateway
Published: 2009-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The radware AppWall Web Application Firewall (WAF) 1.0.2.6, with Gateway 4.6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read source code via a direct request to (1) funcs.inc, (2) defines.inc, or (3) msg.inc in Management/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2301?: The radware AppWall Web Application Firewall (WAF) 1.0.2.6, with Gateway 4.6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read source code via a direct request to (1) funcs.inc, (2) defines.inc, or (3) msg.inc in Management/.
How severe is CVE-2009-2301?: CVE-2009-2301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2301?: CVE-2009-2301 primarily affects Radware Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2301?: 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-2009-2301 published?: CVE-2009-2301 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504682/100/0/threaded

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:radware:appwall:1.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:radware:gateway:4.6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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