CVE-2009-3561
CVE-2009-3561 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerver 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Xerver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname with a drive letter in the currentPath parameter in a chooseDirectory action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3561?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname with a drive letter in the currentPath parameter in a chooseDirectory action.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3561?
- CVE-2009-3561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3561 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3561?
- CVE-2009-3561 affects Xerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3561?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-3561 published?
- CVE-2009-3561 was published on 2009-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xerver:xerver:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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