CVE-2009-1161: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1161: Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP service in Cisco CiscoWorks Common Services (CWCS) 3.0.x thro...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP service in Cisco CiscoWorks Common Services (CWCS) 3.0.x through 3.2.x on Windows, as used in Cisco Unified Service Monitor, Security Manager, TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager, Unified Operations Manager, Unified Provisioning Manager, and other products, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CiscoWorks Common Services on Windows had a flaw in its TFTP service that could let a remote attacker read files outside the intended TFTP directory. For executives, the concern is unauthorized disclosure from older Cisco management systems that may still exist in legacy environments. Likely exposure is legacy CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.x-3.2.x on Windows, including deployments bundled with named Cisco management products. Risk is higher where the TFTP service is reachable from untrusted networks. Evidence for newer or non-Windows versions is not provided. Treat as a legacy infrastructure cleanup priority. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the bundle, but remote arbitrary file access on management software can expose sensitive operational data. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco’s advisory for supported fixes and official workarounds.; Retire or upgrade affected CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.x-3.2.x systems.; Disable the TFTP service if it is not operationally required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 21, 2009, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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