How severe is CVE-2009-3597?

CVE-2009-3597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3597 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-2009-3597?

CVE-2009-3597 affects Digitaldesign Cms Project Digitaldesign Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3597?

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

When was CVE-2009-3597 published?

CVE-2009-3597 was published on 2009-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3597

CVE-2009-3597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digitaldesign Cms Project Digitaldesign Cms 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Digitaldesign Cms Project Digitaldesign Cms
Published: 2009-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Digitaldesign CMS 0.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request for autoconfig.dd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3597?: Digitaldesign CMS 0.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request for autoconfig.dd.
How severe is CVE-2009-3597?: CVE-2009-3597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3597 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-2009-3597?: CVE-2009-3597 affects Digitaldesign Cms Project Digitaldesign Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3597 published?: CVE-2009-3597 was published on 2009-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digitaldesign_cms_project:digitaldesign_cms:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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