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CVE-2009-3218

6.8 · MEDIUM

SQL injection vulnerability in control/login.php in AR Web Content Manager (AWCM) 2.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username…

Published Sep 16, 2009the-ghostCWE-89EPSS 1.98%

Overview

CVE-2009-3218 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the-ghost ar_web_content_manager. It was published on September 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in control/login.php in AR Web Content Manager (AWCM) 2.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the-ghost. Update ar_web_content_manager 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

Refosvdb.org/56338Refsecunia.com/advisories/35955Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9237Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51980Refosvdb.org/56338Refsecunia.com/advisories/35955Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9237Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51980

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3218?

CVE-2009-3218 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the-ghost ar_web_content_manager. It was published on September 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3218?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3218?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the-ghost. Update ar_web_content_manager 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-2009-3218?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3218 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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