CVE-2009-3693

CVE-2009-3693 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Persits Xupload with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \.. (backwards slash dot dot) sequences in the third argument to the MakeHttpRequest method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3693?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \.. (backwards slash dot dot) sequences in the third argument to the MakeHttpRequest method.
How severe is CVE-2009-3693?
CVE-2009-3693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3693 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3693?
CVE-2009-3693 primarily affects Persits Xupload. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3693?
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-2009-3693 published?
CVE-2009-3693 was published on 2009-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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