CVE-2014-9609

Name: CVE-2014-9609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-19T20:15:13.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 10.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9609 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in webadmin/reporter/view_server_log.php in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter in a stats action.. EPSS estimates a 10.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in webadmin/reporter/view_server_log.php in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter in a stats action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.62%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	< 3.1.10
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-Bypass-XSS-Redirection-SQL-Injection-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-Bypass-XSS-Redirection-SQL-Injection-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9609?

How severe is CVE-2014-9609?

CVE-2014-9609 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9609?

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