How severe is CVE-2009-4498?

CVE-2009-4498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4498?

CVE-2009-4498 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4498?

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

When was CVE-2009-4498 published?

CVE-2009-4498 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4498

CVE-2009-4498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2009-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4498?: The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2009-4498?: CVE-2009-4498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4498?: CVE-2009-4498 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4498 published?: CVE-2009-4498 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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