How severe is CVE-2009-1739?

CVE-2009-1739 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1739?

CVE-2009-1739 affects Phpeasycode Pad Site Scripts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1739?

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-2009-1739 published?

CVE-2009-1739 was published on 2009-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1739

CVE-2009-1739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpeasycode Pad Site Scripts 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Phpeasycode Pad Site Scripts
Published: 2009-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including administrative privileges, by setting the authuser cookie parameter to a valid username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1739?: PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including administrative privileges, by setting the authuser cookie parameter to a valid username.
How severe is CVE-2009-1739?: CVE-2009-1739 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1739?: CVE-2009-1739 affects Phpeasycode Pad Site Scripts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1739?: 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-2009-1739 published?: CVE-2009-1739 was published on 2009-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpeasycode:pad_site_scripts:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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