CVE-2009-2255

Name: CVE-2009-2255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-30T10:30:19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 30.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.. EPSS estimates a 30.97% 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/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

30.97%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2255?

How severe is CVE-2009-2255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2255?

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Source: NVD / NIST