CVE-2009-1559

Name: CVE-2009-1559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-06T16:30:00.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. (dot dot) is probably also possible.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wvc54gca	1.00r22
Cisco	Wvc54gca	1.00r24

References

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1559?

How severe is CVE-2009-1559?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1559?

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Source: NVD / NIST