MEDIUM
CVE-2009-4412
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 24, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Serendipity before 1.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-4412 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
s9y1 product(s)
serendipity
Source: NVD CPE · 31 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37830Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3626Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37830Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3626Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-4412
CVSS Score6.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 24, 2009
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-4412 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.