CVE-2009-1479

Name: CVE-2009-1479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-22T16:00:00.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in client/desktop/default.htm in Boxalino before 09.05.25-0421 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in client/desktop/default.htm in Boxalino before 09.05.25-0421 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boxalino	Boxalino	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1479?

Directory traversal vulnerability in client/desktop/default.htm in Boxalino before 09.05.25-0421 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.

How severe is CVE-2009-1479?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1479?

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Source: NVD / NIST