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CVE-2009-1787

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter and Submitter Script) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via the (1) usern…

Published May 26, 2009phpdirsubmitCWE-89EPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2009-1787 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpdirsubmit php_dir_submit. It was published on May 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter and Submitter Script) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via the (1) username and (2) password parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpdirsubmit. Update php_dir_submit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/35125Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35003Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1365Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8710Refsecunia.com/advisories/35125Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35003Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1365Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8710

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1787?

CVE-2009-1787 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpdirsubmit php_dir_submit. It was published on May 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1787?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1787?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpdirsubmit. Update php_dir_submit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1787?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1787 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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