CVE-2009-0880Director Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in the CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to load and execute arbitrary local DLL code via a ..
Published Mar 12, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2009-0880 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Director (Ibm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Director 5.20.3.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to load and execute arbitrary local DLL code via a .. (dot dot) in a /CIMListener/ URI in an M-POST request.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DirectorIbm | 3.1.1, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 5.10.0 | 5.20.3 |
Patched Releases
Director
5.20.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 12, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory34212
- patchwww14.software.ibm.com · download.do
- patchADV-2009-0656
- exploitMSF ibm_director_cim_dllinject.rb
- exploitExploitDB-23074
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to load and execute arbitrary local DLL code via a ..
Affected: Director (Ibm) versions 3.1.1, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 5.10.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Director 5.20.3.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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