CVE-2009-4498Zabbix OS Command Injection
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
Published Dec 31, 2009 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4498
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2009-4498 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Zabbix.
- 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 Zabbix 1:1.8-1, Zabbix 1.7.4.
- 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
54/100
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
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-4498
- advisory37740
- advisoryADV-2009-3514
Description
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
Affected Products
24 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ZabbixZabbix | 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.6.6, 1.6.7 | 1.7.4 |
Patched Releases
Zabbix
1:1.8-1, 1.7.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2009
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2009-4498
- advisory37740
- advisoryADV-2009-3514
- exploitMSF zabbix_server_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-10432
FAQ
Common Questions.
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
Affected: Zabbix versions 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.6.6, 1.6.7. 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 Zabbix 1:1.8-1, Zabbix 1.7.4.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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