CVE-2009-4502
CWE-264Published: December 31, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The NET_TCP_LISTEN function in net.c in Zabbix Agent before 1.6.7, when running on FreeBSD or Solaris, allows remote attackers to bypass the EnableRemoteCommands setting and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument to net.tcp.listen. NOTE: this attack is limited to attacks from trusted IP addresses.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-4502 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-2009-4502. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-4502 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts