How severe is CVE-2009-2159?

CVE-2009-2159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2159?

CVE-2009-2159 affects Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-2159 published?

CVE-2009-2159 was published on 2009-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2159

CVE-2009-2159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic
Published: 2009-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

backup-database.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to create and download a backup database by making a direct request and then retrieving a .gz file from backups/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2159?: backup-database.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to create and download a backup database by making a direct request and then retrieving a .gz file from backups/.
How severe is CVE-2009-2159?: CVE-2009-2159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2159?: CVE-2009-2159 affects Torrenttrader Torrenttrader Classic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2159 published?: CVE-2009-2159 was published on 2009-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:torrenttrader:torrenttrader_classic:1.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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