CVE-2009-4374

Name: CVE-2009-4374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-21T16:30:00.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4374 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal 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 upload files into arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the id_document parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal 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 upload files into arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the id_document parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alienvault	Open Source Security Information Management	<= 2.1.5

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-2009-4374?

How severe is CVE-2009-4374?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4374 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4374?

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Source: NVD / NIST