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CVE-2009-3544

5.0 · MEDIUM

Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for a web page via an HTTP request with the addition of ::$DATA after the HTML file name.

Published Oct 5, 2009xerverCWE-200EPSS 2.59%

Overview

CVE-2009-3544 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting xerver xerver. It was published on October 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for a web page via an HTTP request with the addition of ::$DATA after the HTML file name.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xerver. Update xerver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3544?

CVE-2009-3544 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting xerver xerver. It was published on October 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3544?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3544?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xerver. Update xerver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3544?

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