CVE-2009-2007

Name: CVE-2009-2007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-08T19:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2007 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to (1) read portions of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the lang parameter to main/exercice/hotspot_lang_conversion.php and (2) read arbitrary files via a .. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to (1) read portions of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the lang parameter to main/exercice/hotspot_lang_conversion.php and (2) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the doc_url parameter to main/exercice/Hpdownload.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dokeos	Dokeos	1.8.5

References

http://gsasec.blogspot.com/2009/05/dokeos-free-185-multiple.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/34879Vendor Advisory
http://www.dokeos.com/wiki/index.php/Security#Dokeos_1.8Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34928
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1300Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50503
http://gsasec.blogspot.com/2009/05/dokeos-free-185-multiple.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/34879Vendor Advisory
http://www.dokeos.com/wiki/index.php/Security#Dokeos_1.8Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34928
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1300Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50503

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2007?

How severe is CVE-2009-2007?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2007 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2007?

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