CVE-2009-1208

CVE-2009-1208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auth2db 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-89.

Key facts

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in auth2db 0.2.5, and possibly other versions before 0.2.7, uses the addslashes function instead of the mysql_real_escape_string function, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks using multibyte character encodings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1208?
SQL injection vulnerability in auth2db 0.2.5, and possibly other versions before 0.2.7, uses the addslashes function instead of the mysql_real_escape_string function, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks using multibyte character encodings.
How severe is CVE-2009-1208?
CVE-2009-1208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1208 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1208?
CVE-2009-1208 primarily affects Auth2db. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1208?
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-2009-1208 published?
CVE-2009-1208 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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