How severe is CVE-2009-3053?

CVE-2009-3053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3053?

CVE-2009-3053 affects Jvitals Com Agora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3053?

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

When was CVE-2009-3053 published?

CVE-2009-3053 was published on 2009-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3053

CVE-2009-3053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jvitals Com Agora with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jvitals Com Agora
Published: 2009-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Agora (com_agora) component 3.0.0b for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the action parameter to the avatars page, reachable through index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3053?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Agora (com_agora) component 3.0.0b for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the action parameter to the avatars page, reachable through index.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-3053?: CVE-2009-3053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3053?: CVE-2009-3053 affects Jvitals Com Agora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3053 published?: CVE-2009-3053 was published on 2009-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jvitals:com_agora:3.0.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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