How severe is CVE-2009-4000?

CVE-2009-4000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-4000 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4000?

CVE-2009-4000 primarily affects Hp Power Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4000?

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-2009-4000 published?

CVE-2009-4000 was published on 2010-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4000

CVE-2009-4000 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Power Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Power Manager
Published: 2010-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in goform/formExportDataLogs in HP Power Manager before 4.2.10 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in the fileName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4000?: Directory traversal vulnerability in goform/formExportDataLogs in HP Power Manager before 4.2.10 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in the fileName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-4000?: CVE-2009-4000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4000 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4000?: CVE-2009-4000 primarily affects Hp Power Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4000?: 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-2009-4000 published?: CVE-2009-4000 was published on 2010-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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