How severe is CVE-2009-4321?

CVE-2009-4321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4321?

CVE-2009-4321 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4321?

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

When was CVE-2009-4321 published?

CVE-2009-4321 was published on 2009-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4321

CVE-2009-4321 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zen-cart Zen Cart 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zen-cart Zen Cart
Published: 2009-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

extras/curltest.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8 and 1.3.8a, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a file:// URI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4321?: extras/curltest.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8 and 1.3.8a, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a file:// URI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4321?: CVE-2009-4321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4321?: CVE-2009-4321 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4321?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4321 published?: CVE-2009-4321 was published on 2009-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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