Is CVE-2009-3693 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-3693, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-3693 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-3693 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-3693?

CVE-2009-3693 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-3693

CWE-22Published: October 13, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \.. (backwards slash dot dot) sequences in the third argument to the MakeHttpRequest method.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3693 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-2009-3693. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.