CVE-2009-0592

Name: CVE-2009-0592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-16T17:30:04.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.. EPSS estimates a 22.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.21%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	<= 1.2i	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.0	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.1	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.1a	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2a	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2d	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2e	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2f	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2g	—
Pnphpbb	Pnphpbb2	1.2h	Rc3b

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33365Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33103Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7658
http://secunia.com/advisories/33365Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33103Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7658

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0592?

How severe is CVE-2009-0592?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0592?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST