How severe is CVE-2009-3478?

CVE-2009-3478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3478?

CVE-2009-3478 affects Nightlight Fireftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3478?

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

When was CVE-2009-3478 published?

CVE-2009-3478 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3478

CVE-2009-3478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nightlight Fireftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Nightlight Fireftp
Published: 2009-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in (1) src/content/js/connection/sftp.js and (2) src/content/js/connection/controlSocket.js.in in FireFTP Extension 1.0.5 for Firefox allows remote authenticated SFTP users to cause victims to alter permissions, delete, download, or move the wrong file via a filename containing " (double quotes), which is not properly filtered or encoded when FireFTP constructs the command to send to psftp.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3478?: Argument injection vulnerability in (1) src/content/js/connection/sftp.js and (2) src/content/js/connection/controlSocket.js.in in FireFTP Extension 1.0.5 for Firefox allows remote authenticated SFTP users to cause victims to alter permissions, delete, download, or move the wrong file via a filename containing " (double quotes), which is not properly filtered or encoded when FireFTP constructs the command to send to psftp.exe.
How severe is CVE-2009-3478?: CVE-2009-3478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3478?: CVE-2009-3478 affects Nightlight Fireftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3478 published?: CVE-2009-3478 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nightlight:fireftp:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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