How severe is CVE-2009-0572?

CVE-2009-0572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0572?

CVE-2009-0572 primarily affects Flatnux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0572?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0572 published?

CVE-2009-0572 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0572

CVE-2009-0572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatnux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Flatnux
Published: 2009-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/flatnux.php in FlatnuX CMS (aka Flatnuke3) 2009-01-27 and 2009-02-04, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _FNROOTPATH parameter to (1) index.php and (2) filemanager.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0572?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/flatnux.php in FlatnuX CMS (aka Flatnuke3) 2009-01-27 and 2009-02-04, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _FNROOTPATH parameter to (1) index.php and (2) filemanager.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-0572?: CVE-2009-0572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0572?: CVE-2009-0572 primarily affects Flatnux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0572 published?: CVE-2009-0572 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:flatnux:flatnux:2009-01-27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flatnux:flatnux:2009-02-04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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