How severe is CVE-2009-4769?

CVE-2009-4769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-4769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4769?

CVE-2009-4769 primarily affects Jasper Httpdx. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-4769 published?

CVE-2009-4769 was published on 2010-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4769

CVE-2009-4769 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jasper Httpdx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Jasper Httpdx
Published: 2010-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b, and 1.5 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a GET request to the HTTP server component when logging is enabled, and allow (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PWD command to the FTP server component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4769?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b, and 1.5 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a GET request to the HTTP server component when logging is enabled, and allow (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PWD command to the FTP server component.
How severe is CVE-2009-4769?: CVE-2009-4769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4769?: CVE-2009-4769 primarily affects Jasper Httpdx. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-4769 published?: CVE-2009-4769 was published on 2010-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:jasper:httpdx:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jasper:httpdx:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jasper:httpdx:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jasper:httpdx:1.4.6b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jasper:httpdx:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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