CVE-2009-1085: Piwik 0.2.32 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Piwik releases stored sensitive files where the web server could expose them. A remote party could retrieve an API key and other information if a vulnerable instance was reachable. The sources do not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or a named fixed version. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Piwik 0.2.32 or earlier installations that remain reachable from untrusted networks. Modern Matomo/Piwik deployments are not shown as affected by the provided sources. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It becomes urgent if old Piwik is still internet-facing because API key disclosure can expose analytics data or enable unauthorized actions within that application context. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Piwik 0.2.32 or earlier deployments.; Check the vendor ticket and project guidance for the appropriate fixed release.; Remove public web access to sensitive scripts and files..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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