CVE-2009-2158

Name: CVE-2009-2158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-22T19:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2158 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. account-recover.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 chooses random passwords from an insufficiently large set, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain a password via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

account-recover.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 chooses random passwords from an insufficiently large set, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain a password via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Torrenttrader Project	Torrenttrader	1.09

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504294/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35369Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-74.htmlExploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8958Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504294/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35369Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-74.htmlExploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8958Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2158?

account-recover.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 chooses random passwords from an insufficiently large set, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain a password via a brute-force attack.

How severe is CVE-2009-2158?

CVE-2009-2158 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2158?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2158?

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Source: NVD / NIST