CVE-2009-2218

CVE-2009-2218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Degner Phpcollegeexchange with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpCollegeExchange 0.1.5c, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the home parameter to (1) i_head.php, (2) i_nav.php, (3) user_new_2.php, or (4) house/myrents.php; or (5) allbooks.php, (6) home.php, or (7) mybooks.php in books/. NOTE: house/myrents.php was also separately reported as a local file inclusion issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2218?
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpCollegeExchange 0.1.5c, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the home parameter to (1) i_head.php, (2) i_nav.php, (3) user_new_2.php, or (4) house/myrents.php; or (5) allbooks.php, (6) home.php, or (7) mybooks.php in books/. NOTE: house/myrents.php was also separately reported as a local file inclusion issue.
How severe is CVE-2009-2218?
CVE-2009-2218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2218 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2218?
CVE-2009-2218 affects David Degner Phpcollegeexchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2218?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2218 published?
CVE-2009-2218 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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