CVE-2009-2216

Name: CVE-2009-2216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-25T23:14:15.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2216 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMD_REDIRECT in DirectAdmin 1.33.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI in a view=advanced request.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMD_REDIRECT in DirectAdmin 1.33.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI in a view=advanced request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Directadmin	Directadmin	<= 1.33.6

References

http://pridels-team.blogspot.com/2009/06/directadmin-v1336-xss-vuln.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/35525Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35450Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1663Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51292Third Party Advisory
http://pridels-team.blogspot.com/2009/06/directadmin-v1336-xss-vuln.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/35525Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35450Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1663Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51292Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2216?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMD_REDIRECT in DirectAdmin 1.33.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI in a view=advanced request.

How severe is CVE-2009-2216?

CVE-2009-2216 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2216?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2216?

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Source: NVD / NIST