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CVE-2009-3970

6.5 · MEDIUM

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter or Submitter Script) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in a…

Published Nov 18, 2009phpdirsubmitCWE-89EPSS 0.89%

Overview

CVE-2009-3970 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpdirsubmit php_dir_submit. It was published on November 18, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter or Submitter Script) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in a showarticle action.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9484Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2401Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52709Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9484Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2401Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52709

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3970?

CVE-2009-3970 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpdirsubmit php_dir_submit. It was published on November 18, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3970?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3970?

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-2009-3970?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3970 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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