CVE-2009-4489 describes a vulnerability in Cherokee web server versions prior to 0.99.32, where unsanitized non-printable characters in HTTP request headers are written to log files. This flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 5.0 (medium severity), could allow remote attackers to manipulate terminal emulator window titles, and potentially execute arbitrary commands or overwrite files. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, an exploit demonstrating command injection via terminal escape sequences is available on ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.99.31CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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