How severe is CVE-2009-4215?

CVE-2009-4215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4215?

CVE-2009-4215 primarily affects Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4215?

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-2009-4215 published?

CVE-2009-4215 was published on 2009-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4215

CVE-2009-4215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus
Published: 2009-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Panda Global Protection 2010, Internet Security 2010, and Antivirus Pro 2010 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4215?: Panda Global Protection 2010, Internet Security 2010, and Antivirus Pro 2010 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.
How severe is CVE-2009-4215?: CVE-2009-4215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4215?: CVE-2009-4215 primarily affects Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4215?: 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-2009-4215 published?: CVE-2009-4215 was published on 2009-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_antivirus:2010:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_global_protection:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_internet_security:2010:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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