How severe is CVE-2009-2303?

CVE-2009-2303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2303?

CVE-2009-2303 primarily affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2303?

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

When was CVE-2009-2303 published?

CVE-2009-2303 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2303

CVE-2009-2303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php
Published: 2009-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative integer value for the start parameter in a search action, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2303?: index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative integer value for the start parameter in a search action, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2009-2303?: CVE-2009-2303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2303?: CVE-2009-2303 primarily affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2303 published?: CVE-2009-2303 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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