CVE-2009-4896

CVE-2009-4896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mlmmj with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the mlmmj-php-admin web interface for Mailing List Managing Made Joyful (mlmmj) 1.2.15 through 1.2.17 allow remote authenticated users to overwrite, create, or delete arbitrary files, or determine the existence of arbitrary directories, via a .. (dot dot) in a list name in a (1) edit or (2) save action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4896?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the mlmmj-php-admin web interface for Mailing List Managing Made Joyful (mlmmj) 1.2.15 through 1.2.17 allow remote authenticated users to overwrite, create, or delete arbitrary files, or determine the existence of arbitrary directories, via a .. (dot dot) in a list name in a (1) edit or (2) save action.
How severe is CVE-2009-4896?
CVE-2009-4896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4896 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4896?
CVE-2009-4896 primarily affects Mlmmj. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4896?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4896 published?
CVE-2009-4896 was published on 2010-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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