How severe is CVE-2009-2254?

CVE-2009-2254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2254?

CVE-2009-2254 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2254?

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-2009-2254 published?

CVE-2009-2254 was published on 2009-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2254

CVE-2009-2254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zen-cart Zen Cart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Zen-cart Zen Cart
Published: 2009-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/sqlpatch.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query_string parameter in an execute action, in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, related to a "SQL Execution" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2254?: Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/sqlpatch.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query_string parameter in an execute action, in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, related to a "SQL Execution" issue.
How severe is CVE-2009-2254?: CVE-2009-2254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2254?: CVE-2009-2254 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2254?: 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-2009-2254 published?: CVE-2009-2254 was published on 2009-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.0d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.1d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.4d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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