CVE-2009-4373

Name: CVE-2009-4373
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-21T16:30:00.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4373 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in repository/repository_attachment.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 2.1.5, and possibly other versions before 2.1.5-4, 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 ossiminstall/uploads/.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in repository/repository_attachment.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 2.1.5, and possibly other versions before 2.1.5-4, 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 ossiminstall/uploads/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alienvault	Open Source Security Information Management	2.1.5
Alienvault	Open Source Security Information Management	2.1.5-1
Alienvault	Open Source Security Information Management	2.1.5-2
Alienvault	Open Source Security Information Management	2.1.5-3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37727Vendor Advisory
http://www.alienvault.com/community.php?section=NewsVendor Advisory
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/OSSIM_2_1_5%20_Arbitrary_File_Upload.pdfExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/37727Vendor Advisory
http://www.alienvault.com/community.php?section=NewsVendor Advisory
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/OSSIM_2_1_5%20_Arbitrary_File_Upload.pdfExploit

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4373?

How severe is CVE-2009-4373?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4373 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4373?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST