CRITICAL
CVE-2009-1161
CWE-22Published: May 21, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP service in Cisco CiscoWorks Common Services (CWCS) 3.0.x through 3.2.x on Windows, as used in Cisco Unified Service Monitor, Security Manager, TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager, Unified Operations Manager, Unified Provisioning Manager, and other products, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1161 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Cisco10 product(s)
ciscoworks common servicesciscoworks health and utilization monitorciscoworks lan management solutionciscoworks qos policy managerciscoworks voice managersecurity managertelepresence readiness assessment managerunified operations managerunified provisioning managerunified service monitor
Source: NVD CPE · 33 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080ab7b56.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080ab7b56.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1161
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 21, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1161 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.