How severe is CVE-2009-4261?

CVE-2009-4261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4261?

CVE-2009-4261 primarily affects Roman Marxer Ganeti. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4261?

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-2009-4261 published?

CVE-2009-4261 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4261

CVE-2009-4261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roman Marxer Ganeti 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Roman Marxer Ganeti
Published: 2009-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the iallocator framework in Ganeti 1.2.4 through 1.2.8, 2.0.0 through 2.0.4, and 2.1.0 before 2.1.0~rc2 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted external script name supplied through the HTTP remote API (RAPI) and allow (2) local users to execute arbitrary programs and gain privileges via a crafted external script name supplied through a gnt-* command, related to "path sanitization errors."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4261?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the iallocator framework in Ganeti 1.2.4 through 1.2.8, 2.0.0 through 2.0.4, and 2.1.0 before 2.1.0~rc2 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted external script name supplied through the HTTP remote API (RAPI) and allow (2) local users to execute arbitrary programs and gain privileges via a crafted external script name supplied through a gnt-* command, related to "path sanitization errors."
How severe is CVE-2009-4261?: CVE-2009-4261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4261?: CVE-2009-4261 primarily affects Roman Marxer Ganeti. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4261?: 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-2009-4261 published?: CVE-2009-4261 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roman_marxer:ganeti:2.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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