How severe is CVE-2009-4986?

CVE-2009-4986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4986?

CVE-2009-4986 affects In-portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4986?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-4986 published?

CVE-2009-4986 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4986

CVE-2009-4986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in In-portal 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: In-portal
Published: 2010-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in In-Portal 4.3.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the env parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4986?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in In-Portal 4.3.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the env parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-4986?: CVE-2009-4986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4986?: CVE-2009-4986 affects In-portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4986 published?: CVE-2009-4986 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:in-portal:in-portal:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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