Arbitrary File Access Vulnerability in ContentKeeper Web Appliance by Impero Software
CVE-2009-10005

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Contentkeeper Technologies

Status
Web Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 45%

What is CVE-2009-10005?

The ContentKeeper Web Appliance, now under the management of Impero Software, is susceptible to an arbitrary file access vulnerability due to the exposure of the mimencode binary via a CGI endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system by crafting specific POST requests that include traversal and output parameters, enabling them to read sensitive files from the underlying filesystem, such as the /etc/passwd file, thus breaching user privacy and system integrity.

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Affected Version(s)

Web Appliance * < 125.10

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2009-10005 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2009-10005 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16923
exploit
http://www.aushack.com/200904-contentkeeper.txt
technical-description

EPSS Score

45% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Patrick Webster (aushack)
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