How severe is CVE-2009-1916?

CVE-2009-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1916?

CVE-2009-1916 affects Gscripts Dns Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1916 published?

CVE-2009-1916 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1916

CVE-2009-1916 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gscripts Dns Tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Gscripts Dns Tools
Published: 2009-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dig.php in GScripts.net DNS Tools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ns parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1916?: dig.php in GScripts.net DNS Tools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ns parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-1916?: CVE-2009-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1916?: CVE-2009-1916 affects Gscripts Dns Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1916 published?: CVE-2009-1916 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gscripts:dns_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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