Is CVE-2009-2338 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-2338, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-2338 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2338 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2338?

CVE-2009-2338 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-2338

CWE-22Published: July 7, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/startmodules.inc.php in FreeWebshop.org 2.2.9 R2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang_file parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2338 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-2009-2338. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.