CVE-2009-4498 json
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2009-4464
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 31.9%
- EPSS 31.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 3
- Metasploit and Exploit-DB
Summary
The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
Patch / fix
- zabbix Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1:1.8-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4498
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- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/misc/zabbix_server_exec)
- Published
Exploit prediction
31.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/linux/misc/zabbix_server_exec Zabbix Server Arbitrary Command Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2009-09-10
- EDB-20796 Zabbix Server - Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit) remote, 2012-08-27
- EDB-10432 Zabbix Server - Multiple Vulnerabilities webapps, 2009-12-14
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/37740
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3514
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/508436/30/60/threaded
mailing-list
- support.zabbix.com /browse/ZBX-1030
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2010/04/02/1
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4498
- NVD CVE-2009-4498
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