How severe is CVE-2009-4499?

CVE-2009-4499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4499 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-2009-4499?

CVE-2009-4499 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4499?

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-2009-4499 published?

CVE-2009-4499 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4499

CVE-2009-4499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix 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-89.

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-89
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2009-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the get_history_lastid function in the nodewatcher component in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted request, possibly related to the send_history_last_id function in zabbix_server/trapper/nodehistory.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4499?: SQL injection vulnerability in the get_history_lastid function in the nodewatcher component in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted request, possibly related to the send_history_last_id function in zabbix_server/trapper/nodehistory.c.
How severe is CVE-2009-4499?: CVE-2009-4499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4499 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-2009-4499?: CVE-2009-4499 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4499?: 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-2009-4499 published?: CVE-2009-4499 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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