CVE-2009-4587

CVE-2009-4587 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cherokee with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an MS-DOS reserved word in a URI, as demonstrated by the AUX reserved word.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4587?
Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an MS-DOS reserved word in a URI, as demonstrated by the AUX reserved word.
How severe is CVE-2009-4587?
CVE-2009-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4587 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4587?
CVE-2009-4587 affects Cherokee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4587?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4587 published?
CVE-2009-4587 was published on 2010-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)