CVE-2009-5042

Name: CVE-2009-5042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-31T16:15:10.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5042 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python-Docutils Project	Python-Docutils	0.5-2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5042?

python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files

How severe is CVE-2009-5042?

CVE-2009-5042 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5042?

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