CVE-2009-4606: South River Technologies WebDrive 9.02 build 2232 installs the WebDrive Service without a security descriptor,

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-4606 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting webdrive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

South River Technologies WebDrive 9.02 build 2232 installs the WebDrive Service without a security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the config command to modify the binPath variable, or (3) restart the service via the start command.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2010-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: south river technologies

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-01-13 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

south river technologies webdrive DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.02 build_2232

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webdrive || rpm -q webdrive || webdrive --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webdrive sudo apt install webdrive=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.02> sudo apt-mark hold webdrive

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webdrive sudo dnf downgrade webdrive-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.02> sudo dnf versionlock add webdrive

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: South River Technologies WebDrive Service 9.02 build 2232 - Bad Security Descriptor Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-4606?

webdrive: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4606 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4606 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-4606 affect?

CVE-2009-4606 affects webdrive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). South River Technologies WebDrive 9.02 build 2232 installs the WebDrive Service without a security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the conf

How urgent is CVE-2009-4606?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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