CVE-2014-9609: Directory traversal vulnerability in webadmin/reporter/view_server_log.php in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-9609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting netsweeper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in webadmin/reporter/view_server_log.php in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter in a stats action.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2020-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netsweeper

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-19 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsweeper netsweeper UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.10 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.9 · >= 4.1.0 and < 4.1.2

Fixed in: 3.1.10, 4.0.9, 4.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netsweeper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netsweeper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netsweeper sudo apt install netsweeper=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold netsweeper

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netsweeper sudo dnf downgrade netsweeper-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netsweeper

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.

Nuclei scan template: Netsweeper 4.0.8 - Directory Traversal

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-9609?

netsweeper: upgrade to 3.1.10, 4.0.9, 4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9609 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9609 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-2014-9609 affect?

CVE-2014-9609 affects netsweeper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in webadmin/reporter/view_server_log.php in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to list directory contents via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter in

How urgent is CVE-2014-9609?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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