CVE-2009-5024

CVE-2009-5024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc 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-399.

Key facts

Description

ViewVC before 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass the cvsdb row_limit configuration setting, and consequently conduct resource-consumption attacks, via the limit parameter, as demonstrated by a "query revision history" request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5024?
ViewVC before 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass the cvsdb row_limit configuration setting, and consequently conduct resource-consumption attacks, via the limit parameter, as demonstrated by a "query revision history" request.
How severe is CVE-2009-5024?
CVE-2009-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5024 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-2009-5024?
CVE-2009-5024 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5024?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5024 published?
CVE-2009-5024 was published on 2011-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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