CVE-2009-4978

Name: CVE-2009-4978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-25T20:00:13.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in down.php in MyBackup 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in down.php in MyBackup 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tufat	Mybackup	1.4.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36106Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9365
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2165Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36106Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9365
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2165Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4978?

Directory traversal vulnerability in down.php in MyBackup 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

How severe is CVE-2009-4978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4978?

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-2009-4978?

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Source: NVD / NIST