CVE-2009-3902

Name: CVE-2009-3902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-06T15:30:00.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /\.. (slash backslash dot dot) in the URL.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /\.. (slash backslash dot dot) in the URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.54%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cherokee	Cherokee Httpd	0.5.4

References

http://freetexthost.com/ncyss3plliExploit, URL Repurposed
http://osvdb.org/59588Exploit
http://pocoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/10/cherokee-web-server-054-directory.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/37183Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36874Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3091Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54024
http://freetexthost.com/ncyss3plliExploit, URL Repurposed
http://osvdb.org/59588Exploit
http://pocoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/10/cherokee-web-server-054-directory.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/37183Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36874Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3091Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54024

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3902?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /\.. (slash backslash dot dot) in the URL.

How severe is CVE-2009-3902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3902?

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-2009-3902?

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Source: NVD / NIST