CVE-2009-2765

CVE-2009-2765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dd-wrt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

httpd.c in httpd in the management GUI in DD-WRT 24 sp1, and other versions before build 12533, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a request to a cgi-bin/ URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2765?
httpd.c in httpd in the management GUI in DD-WRT 24 sp1, and other versions before build 12533, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a request to a cgi-bin/ URI.
How severe is CVE-2009-2765?
CVE-2009-2765 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2765 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-2009-2765?
CVE-2009-2765 affects Dd-wrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2765?
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-2009-2765 published?
CVE-2009-2765 was published on 2009-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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