CVE-2009-2254

Name: CVE-2009-2254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-30T10:30:11.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/sqlpatch.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query_string parameter in an execute action, in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, related to a "SQL Execution" issue.. EPSS estimates a 10.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/sqlpatch.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query_string parameter in an execute action, in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, related to a "SQL Execution" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.89%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	<= 1.3.8a
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.1.0
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.1.3
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.2.0d
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.2.1d
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.2.4d
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.3.6
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.3.7
Zen-Cart	Zen Cart	1.3.8

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35550Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9005
http://www.osvdb.org/55343
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35468Exploit, Patch
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5965Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130161Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51317
http://secunia.com/advisories/35550Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9005
http://www.osvdb.org/55343
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35468Exploit, Patch
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5965Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130161Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51317

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2254?

How severe is CVE-2009-2254?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2254?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST