CVE-2009-2011Dx Studio Player OS Command Injection
Worldweaver DX Studio Player 3.0.29.0, 3.0.22.0, 3.0.12.0, and probably other versions before 3.0.29.1, when used as a plug-in for Firefox, does not restrict access to the shell.execute JavaScript API method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a…
Published Jun 16, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-2011 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Dx Studio Player (Dxstudio).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dx Studio Player 3.0.29.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory35402
- patch35273
- patchADV-2009-1561
Description
Worldweaver DX Studio Player 3.0.29.0, 3.0.22.0, 3.0.12.0, and probably other versions before 3.0.29.1, when used as a plug-in for Firefox, does not restrict access to the shell.execute JavaScript API method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .dxstudio file that invokes this method.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dx Studio PlayerDxstudio | 3.0.12.0, 3.0.22.0 | 3.0.29.0 |
Patched Releases
Dx Studio Player
3.0.29.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 16, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory35402
- patch35273
- patchADV-2009-1561
- exploitMSF dxstudio_player_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16515
FAQ
Common Questions.
Worldweaver DX Studio Player 3.0.29.0, 3.0.22.0, 3.0.12.0, and probably other versions before 3.0.29.1, when used as a plug-in for Firefox, does not restrict access to the shell.execute JavaScript API method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .dxstudio file that invokes this method.
Affected: Dx Studio Player (Dxstudio) versions 3.0.12.0, 3.0.22.0. 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 Dx Studio Player 3.0.29.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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