CVE-2009-2557

Name: CVE-2009-2557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-21T17:30:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in system/download.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fichier parameter.. EPSS estimates a 6.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in system/download.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fichier parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.78%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adminnewstools	Admin News Tools	2.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2557?

Directory traversal vulnerability in system/download.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fichier parameter.

How severe is CVE-2009-2557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2557?

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Source: NVD / NIST