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CVE-2009-4987

7.5 · HIGH

admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vec…

Published Aug 25, 2010scripteenCWE-287EPSS 6.43%

Overview

CVE-2009-4987 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting scripteen free_image_hosting_script. It was published on August 25, 2010 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

admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vector than CVE-2008-3211.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from scripteen. Update free_image_hosting_script 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/36002Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9256Refwww.osvdb.org/56539Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35801Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51996Refsecunia.com/advisories/36002Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9256Refwww.osvdb.org/56539Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35801Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51996

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4987?

CVE-2009-4987 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting scripteen free_image_hosting_script. It was published on August 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-4987?

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-2009-4987?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from scripteen. Update free_image_hosting_script 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-2009-4987?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-4987 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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