CVE-2009-4769
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b,...
CVE-2009-4769 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Jasper Httpdx, published April 20, 2010. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 37.9%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 37.9%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known4 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | HTTPDX tolog() Function Format String Vulnerability | 2009-11-17 |
| Metasploit | HTTPDX tolog() Function Format String Vulnerability | 2009-11-17 |
| Exploit-DB | httpdx - 'tolog()' Format String (Metasploit) (1) | 2010-08-25 |
| Exploit-DB | httpdx - 'tolog()' Format String (Metasploit) (2) | 2010-08-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-4769- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-134
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-4769- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-4732No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2009-4732- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-72h8-x8gh-6pw7No score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b,...
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.
- Record
GHSA-72h8-x8gh-6pw7- Weakness
- CWE-134
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/7569/entry/modules/exploits/windows/http/httpdx_tolog_format.rb
osvdb.org/60181
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3312
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4769
github.com/advisories/GHSA-72h8-x8gh-6pw7