How severe is CVE-2009-2546?

CVE-2009-2546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2546?

CVE-2009-2546 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2546?

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

When was CVE-2009-2546 published?

CVE-2009-2546 was published on 2009-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2546

CVE-2009-2546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum
Published: 2009-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Electron Forum (AEF) 1.x allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the avatargalfile parameter when changing an avatar, which leaks the existence of the file in an error message. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2546?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Electron Forum (AEF) 1.x allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the avatargalfile parameter when changing an avatar, which leaks the existence of the file in an error message. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-2546?: CVE-2009-2546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2546?: CVE-2009-2546 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2546 published?: CVE-2009-2546 was published on 2009-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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