CVE-2009-4415

CVE-2009-4415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgroupware 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: Phpgroupware
• Published: 2009-12-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpGroupWare 0.9.16.12, and possibly other versions before 0.9.16.014, allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via the csvfile parameter to addressbook/csv_import.php, or (2) include and execute arbitrary local files via the conv_type parameter in addressbook/inc/class.uiXport.inc.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4415?

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpGroupWare 0.9.16.12, and possibly other versions before 0.9.16.014, allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via the csvfile parameter to addressbook/csv_import.php, or (2) include and execute arbitrary local files via the conv_type parameter in addressbook/inc/class.uiXport.inc.php.

How severe is CVE-2009-4415?

CVE-2009-4415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4415 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-2009-4415?

CVE-2009-4415 affects Phpgroupware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4415?

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-2009-4415 published?

CVE-2009-4415 was published on 2009-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/35519
• http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/branches/Version-0_9_16-branch/addressbook/csv_import.php?r1=15464&r2=19117&pathrev=19117&sortby=date&root=phpgroupware
• http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/branches/Version-0_9_16-branch/addressbook/inc/class.uiXport.inc.php?r1=14819&r2=19117&pathrev=19117&sortby=date&root=phpgroupware
• http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/branches/Version-0_9_16-branch/phpgwapi/doc/CHANGELOG?r1=17045&r2=19117&pathrev=19117&sortby=date&root=phpgroupware
• http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc?view=rev&root=phpgroupware&sortby=date&revision=19117
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/20/1
• http://www.osvdb.org/56177
• http://www.osvdb.org/56180
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35761
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51921
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51924

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:phpgroupware:phpgroupware:0.9.16.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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