How severe is CVE-2009-0108?

CVE-2009-0108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0108?

CVE-2009-0108 affects Phpauctions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0108?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0108 published?

CVE-2009-0108 was published on 2009-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0108

CVE-2009-0108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpauctions with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Phpauctions
Published: 2009-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHPAuctions (aka PHPAuctionSystem) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via modified (1) PHPAUCTION_RM_ID, (2) PHPAUCTION_RM_NAME, (3) PHPAUCTION_RM_USERNAME, and (4) PHPAUCTION_RM_EMAIL cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0108?: PHPAuctions (aka PHPAuctionSystem) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via modified (1) PHPAUCTION_RM_ID, (2) PHPAUCTION_RM_NAME, (3) PHPAUCTION_RM_USERNAME, and (4) PHPAUCTION_RM_EMAIL cookies.
How severe is CVE-2009-0108?: CVE-2009-0108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0108?: CVE-2009-0108 affects Phpauctions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0108?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0108 published?: CVE-2009-0108 was published on 2009-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpauctions:phpauctions:_nil_:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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