CVE-2009-4769

What it is

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b, and 1.5 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a GET request to the HTTP server component when logging is enabled, and allow (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PWD command to the FTP server component.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

37.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2010-04-20 14:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:14 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 37.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2010-04-20 14:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:14 UTC

Exploit probability

37.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-134

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Jasper Httpdx 1.4
• Jasper Httpdx 1.4.5
• Jasper Httpdx 1.4.6
• Jasper Httpdx 1.4.6b
• Jasper Httpdx 1.5

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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