How severe is CVE-2009-4367?

CVE-2009-4367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4367 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4367?

CVE-2009-4367 affects Sitecore Staging Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4367?

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

When was CVE-2009-4367 published?

CVE-2009-4367 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4367

CVE-2009-4367 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Staging Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sitecore Staging Module
Published: 2009-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Staging Webservice ("sitecore modules/staging/service/api.asmx") in Sitecore Staging Module 5.4.0 rev.080625 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and (1) upload files, (2) download files, (3) list directories, and (4) clear the server cache via crafted SOAP requests with arbitrary Username and Password values, possibly related to a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4367?: The Staging Webservice ("sitecore modules/staging/service/api.asmx") in Sitecore Staging Module 5.4.0 rev.080625 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and (1) upload files, (2) download files, (3) list directories, and (4) clear the server cache via crafted SOAP requests with arbitrary Username and Password values, possibly related to a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2009-4367?: CVE-2009-4367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4367 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4367?: CVE-2009-4367 affects Sitecore Staging Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4367 published?: CVE-2009-4367 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:staging_module:*:080625:*:*:*:*:*:*

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