CVE-2009-4790
CVE-2009-4790 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sysax Multi Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sysax Multi Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Sysax Multi Server 4.5 allow remote authenticated users to read or modify arbitrary files via crafted FTP commands. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4790?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Sysax Multi Server 4.5 allow remote authenticated users to read or modify arbitrary files via crafted FTP commands. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4790?
- CVE-2009-4790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4790 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4790?
- CVE-2009-4790 affects Sysax Multi Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4790?
- 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-2009-4790 published?
- CVE-2009-4790 was published on 2010-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sysax:multi_server:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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