CVE-2009-3693Loadrunner Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \..
Published Oct 13, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-3693 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Loadrunner (Hp), Xupload (Persits).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- 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)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
58/100
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
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory36898
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \.. (backwards slash dot dot) sequences in the third argument to the MakeHttpRequest method.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LoadrunnerHp | 9.5 | n/a |
| XuploadPersits | 2.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 13, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory36898
- exploitretrogod.altervista.org · 9sg_hp_loadrunner.html
- exploitMSF persits_xupload_traversal.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16598
- exploitExploitDB-9806
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control (XUpload.ocx) in HP LoadRunner 9.5 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via \..
Affected: Loadrunner (Hp) versions 9.5; Xupload (Persits) versions 2.0. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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