How severe is CVE-2009-2302?

CVE-2009-2302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2302 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2302?

CVE-2009-2302 primarily affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2302?

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

When was CVE-2009-2302 published?

CVE-2009-2302 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2302

CVE-2009-2302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php
Published: 2009-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action. NOTE: it was later reported that 5.2.1 is also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2302?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action. NOTE: it was later reported that 5.2.1 is also affected.
How severe is CVE-2009-2302?: CVE-2009-2302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2302 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2302?: CVE-2009-2302 primarily affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2302?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2302 published?: CVE-2009-2302 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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