CVE-2009-2944

CVE-2009-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ikiwiki 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.

Key facts

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the teximg plugin in ikiwiki before 3.1415926 and 2.x before 2.53.4 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted TeX commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2944?
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the teximg plugin in ikiwiki before 3.1415926 and 2.x before 2.53.4 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted TeX commands.
How severe is CVE-2009-2944?
CVE-2009-2944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2944?
CVE-2009-2944 primarily affects Ikiwiki. In total, 78 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2944 published?
CVE-2009-2944 was published on 2009-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (78)

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