Is CVE-2009-1765 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1765, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1765 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1765 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1765?

CVE-2009-1765 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-1765

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

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pluck 4.6.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langpref parameter to (1) data/modules/contactform/module_info.php, (2) data/modules/blog/module_info.php, and (3) data/modules/albums/module_info.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-3194.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1765 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-2009-1765. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.