CVE-2009-2265
HighExploitedPublic exploitmoin: embedded fckeditor multiple directory traversal vulns
Published Jul 3, 2009 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2265, DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2324, DSA-1836-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-2265 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Fckeditor.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 5, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fckeditor 1:2.6.2-1lenny1, Fckeditor 2.6.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FCKeditor before 2.6.4.1 allow remote attackers to create executable files in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the input to unspecified connector modules, as exploited in the wild for remote code execution in July 2009, related to the file browser and the editor/filemanager/connectors/ directory.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 5, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 5, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
28 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FckeditorFckeditor | 2.0, 2.0_fc, 2.0_rc2, 2.0rc2, 2.0rc3, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2 | 2.6.4 |
Patched Releases
Fckeditor
1:2.6.2-1lenny1, 2.6.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 3, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 5, 2009
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 5, 2009
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- patchhttp://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-007.html
- exploitMSF coldfusion_fckeditor.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-16788
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FCKeditor before 2.6.4.1 allow remote attackers to create executable files in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the input to unspecified connector modules, as exploited in the wild for remote code execution in July 2009, related to the file brows…
Affected: Fckeditor versions 2.0, 2.0_fc, 2.0_rc2, 2.0rc2, 2.0rc3, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 5, 2009.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fckeditor 1:2.6.2-1lenny1, Fckeditor 2.6.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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