CVE-2009-4957
CVE-2009-4957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Interspire Activekb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Interspire Activekb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in loadpanel.php in Interspire ActiveKB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via directory traversal sequences in the Panel parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4957?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in loadpanel.php in Interspire ActiveKB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via directory traversal sequences in the Panel parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4957?
- CVE-2009-4957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4957 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4957?
- CVE-2009-4957 affects Interspire Activekb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4957?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-4957 published?
- CVE-2009-4957 was published on 2010-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8346
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34362
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49646
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:interspire:activekb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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