How severe is CVE-2009-1604?

CVE-2009-1604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1604?

CVE-2009-1604 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1604?

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-2009-1604 published?

CVE-2009-1604 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1604

CVE-2009-1604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2009-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in LimeSurvey before 1.82 allows remote attackers to execute commands and obtain sensitive data via unknown attack vectors related to /admin/remotecontrol/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1604?: Unspecified vulnerability in LimeSurvey before 1.82 allows remote attackers to execute commands and obtain sensitive data via unknown attack vectors related to /admin/remotecontrol/.
How severe is CVE-2009-1604?: CVE-2009-1604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1604?: CVE-2009-1604 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1604?: 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-2009-1604 published?: CVE-2009-1604 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.80:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.80\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.81\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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