HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-2258
HIGHPOC

CVE-2009-2258

CWE-22Published: June 30, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in the administrative web interface on the Netgear DG632 with firmware 3.4.0_ap allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the nextpage parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2258 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-2009-2258. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear2 product(s)
dg632 firmwaredg632
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

All References (8)

→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022404Exploit
→
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8963
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504312/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.tomneaves.co.uk/Netgear_DG632_Authentication_Bypass.txtExploit
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022404Exploit
→
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8963
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504312/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.tomneaves.co.uk/Netgear_DG632_Authentication_Bypass.txtExploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-2258
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2009

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

CVE-2026-11414
10.0
CVE-2026-2731
10.0
CVE-2026-36767
10.0
CVE-2026-41211
10.0
CVE-2026-11420
10.0
CVE-2026-22557
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-2258 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2009-2258·NVD