CVE-2009-4511
CWE-200Published: April 13, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration interface on the TANDBERG Video Communication Server (VCS) before X5.1 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter to (1) helppage.php or (2) user/helppage.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-4511 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-2009-4511. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-4511 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts