How severe is CVE-2009-3781?

CVE-2009-3781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3781?

CVE-2009-3781 affects Quicksketch Filefield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3781?

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

When was CVE-2009-3781 published?

CVE-2009-3781 was published on 2009-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3781

CVE-2009-3781 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quicksketch Filefield with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Quicksketch Filefield
Published: 2009-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The filefield_file_download function in FileField 6.x-3.1, a module for Drupal, does not properly check node-access permissions for Drupal core private files, which allows remote attackers to access unauthorized files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3781?: The filefield_file_download function in FileField 6.x-3.1, a module for Drupal, does not properly check node-access permissions for Drupal core private files, which allows remote attackers to access unauthorized files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3781?: CVE-2009-3781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3781?: CVE-2009-3781 affects Quicksketch Filefield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3781 published?: CVE-2009-3781 was published on 2009-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quicksketch:filefield:6.x-3.1:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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