How severe is CVE-2009-4116?

CVE-2009-4116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-4116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4116?

CVE-2009-4116 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4116?

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

When was CVE-2009-4116 published?

CVE-2009-4116 was published on 2009-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4116

CVE-2009-4116 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cutephp Cutenews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cutephp Cutenews
Published: 2009-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4116?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.
How severe is CVE-2009-4116?: CVE-2009-4116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-4116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4116?: CVE-2009-4116 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4116 published?: CVE-2009-4116 was published on 2009-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cutephp:cutenews:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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