CVE-2009-4817

CVE-2009-4817 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Element-it Ultimate Uploader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Element-IT Ultimate Uploader 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in upload/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4817?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Element-IT Ultimate Uploader 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in upload/.
How severe is CVE-2009-4817?
CVE-2009-4817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4817 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4817?
CVE-2009-4817 affects Element-it Ultimate Uploader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4817?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4817 published?
CVE-2009-4817 was published on 2010-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)