CVE-2009-4098

Name: CVE-2009-4098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-29T13:08:29.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in banner-edit.php in OpenX adserver 2.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with banner / file upload permissions to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an images directory.. EPSS estimates a 18.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in banner-edit.php in OpenX adserver 2.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with banner / file upload permissions to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an images directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.68%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openx	Openx	<= 2.8.1
Openx	Openx	2.4
Openx	Openx	2.6.1
Openx	Openx	2.6.3
Openx	Openx	2.8

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4098?

How severe is CVE-2009-4098?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4098?

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Source: NVD / NIST