How severe is CVE-2009-1780?

CVE-2009-1780 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1780 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1780?

CVE-2009-1780 affects Frax Php Recommend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1780?

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-2009-1780 published?

CVE-2009-1780 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1780

CVE-2009-1780 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frax Php Recommend 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Frax Php Recommend
Published: 2009-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.php in Frax.dk Php Recommend 1.3 and earlier does not require authentication when the user password is changed, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via modified form_admin_user and form_admin_pass parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1780?: admin.php in Frax.dk Php Recommend 1.3 and earlier does not require authentication when the user password is changed, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via modified form_admin_user and form_admin_pass parameters.
How severe is CVE-2009-1780?: CVE-2009-1780 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1780 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1780?: CVE-2009-1780 affects Frax Php Recommend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1780?: 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-2009-1780 published?: CVE-2009-1780 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frax:php_recommend:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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