CVE-2009-3173

Name: CVE-2009-3173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-11T20:30:01.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/add_album.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/add_album.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Theratstudios	The Rat Cms	2	Alpha

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3173?

How severe is CVE-2009-3173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3173?

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Source: NVD / NIST