MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2009-4498
CWE-78Published: December 31, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-4498 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-2009-4498. 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
zabbix1 product(s)
zabbix
Source: NVD CPE · 14 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
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37740Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3514Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37740Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3514Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-4498
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-4498 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.