How severe is CVE-2009-3902?

CVE-2009-3902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3902?

CVE-2009-3902 affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3902?

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

When was CVE-2009-3902 published?

CVE-2009-3902 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3902

CVE-2009-3902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cherokee Cherokee Httpd 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cherokee Cherokee Httpd
Published: 2009-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /\.. (slash backslash dot dot) in the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3902?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /\.. (slash backslash dot dot) in the URL.
How severe is CVE-2009-3902?: CVE-2009-3902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3902?: CVE-2009-3902 affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3902 published?: CVE-2009-3902 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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