How severe is CVE-2009-2255?

CVE-2009-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2255?

CVE-2009-2255 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-2009-2255?

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

When was CVE-2009-2255 published?

CVE-2009-2255 was published on 2009-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2255

CVE-2009-2255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zen-cart Zen Cart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
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/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2255?: Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/record_company.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the record_company_image parameter in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in images/.
How severe is CVE-2009-2255?: CVE-2009-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2255?: CVE-2009-2255 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-2009-2255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2255 published?: CVE-2009-2255 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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