How severe is CVE-2009-3461?

CVE-2009-3461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3461?

CVE-2009-3461 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3461 published?

CVE-2009-3461 was published on 2009-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3461

CVE-2009-3461 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2009-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat 9.x before 9.2 allows attackers to bypass intended file-extension restrictions via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3461?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat 9.x before 9.2 allows attackers to bypass intended file-extension restrictions via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3461?: CVE-2009-3461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3461?: CVE-2009-3461 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3461 published?: CVE-2009-3461 was published on 2009-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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