Is CVE-2009-0290 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-0290, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-0290 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-0290 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-0290?

CVE-2009-0290 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-0290

CWE-22Published: January 27, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in SIR GNUBoard 4.31.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the g4_path parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote code execution via a data: URI or a UNC share pathname.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0290 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-0290. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.