CVE-2009-4623

Name: CVE-2009-4623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-18T20:30:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Advanced Comment System 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ACS_path parameter to (1) index.php and (2) admin.php in advanced_comment_system/. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability when the administrator has not followed installation instructions in install.php. EPSS estimates a 9.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Advanced Comment System 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ACS_path parameter to (1) index.php and (2) admin.php in advanced_comment_system/. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability when the administrator has not followed installation instructions in install.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2020-35598.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.85%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plohni	Advanced Comment System	1.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36643Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9623Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/36643Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9623Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4623?

How severe is CVE-2009-4623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4623?

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