CVE-2009-2218

Name: CVE-2009-2218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-25T23:14:15.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpCollegeExchange 0.1.5c, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the home parameter to (1) i_head.php, (2) i_nav.php, (3) user_new_2.php, or (4) house/myrents.php; or (5) allbooks.php, (6) home.php, or (7) mybooks.php in books/. NOTE: house/myrents.php was also separately reported as a local file inclusion issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpCollegeExchange 0.1.5c, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the home parameter to (1) i_head.php, (2) i_nav.php, (3) user_new_2.php, or (4) house/myrents.php; or (5) allbooks.php, (6) home.php, or (7) mybooks.php in books/. NOTE: house/myrents.php was also separately reported as a local file inclusion issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
David Degner	Phpcollegeexchange	0.1.5c

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35452Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9008
http://secunia.com/advisories/35452Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9008

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2218?

How severe is CVE-2009-2218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2218?

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Source: NVD / NIST