CVE-2009-4809
CVE-2009-4809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.ghp in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the vfolder parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4809?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.ghp in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the vfolder parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4809?
- CVE-2009-4809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4809 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4809?
- CVE-2009-4809 affects Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4809?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-4809 published?
- CVE-2009-4809 was published on 2010-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34121
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8155
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33973
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sharing-file:easy_file_sharing_web_server:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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