How severe is CVE-2009-4465?

CVE-2009-4465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4465?

CVE-2009-4465 affects Deluxebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4465?

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-2009-4465 published?

CVE-2009-4465 was published on 2009-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4465

CVE-2009-4465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deluxebb 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Deluxebb
Published: 2009-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DeluxeBB 1.3 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user and configuration information, log data, and gain administrative access via a direct request to scripts in (1) templates/ including (2) templates/deluxe/admincp/, (3) templates/corporate/admincp/, and (4) templates/blue/admincp/; (5) images/; (6) logs/ including (7) logs/cp.php; (8) wysiwyg/; (9) docs/; (10) classes/; (11) lang/; and (12) settings/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4465?: DeluxeBB 1.3 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user and configuration information, log data, and gain administrative access via a direct request to scripts in (1) templates/ including (2) templates/deluxe/admincp/, (3) templates/corporate/admincp/, and (4) templates/blue/admincp/; (5) images/; (6) logs/ including (7) logs/cp.php; (8) wysiwyg/; (9) docs/; (10) classes/; (11) lang/; and (12) settings/.
How severe is CVE-2009-4465?: CVE-2009-4465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4465?: CVE-2009-4465 affects Deluxebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4465?: 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-2009-4465 published?: CVE-2009-4465 was published on 2009-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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