How severe is CVE-2009-2545?

CVE-2009-2545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2545?

CVE-2009-2545 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2545?

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

When was CVE-2009-2545 published?

CVE-2009-2545 was published on 2009-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2545

CVE-2009-2545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum
Published: 2009-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Advanced Electron Forum (AEF) 1.x, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filename in an uploaded attachment. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2545?: SQL injection vulnerability in Advanced Electron Forum (AEF) 1.x, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filename in an uploaded attachment. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-2545?: CVE-2009-2545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2545?: CVE-2009-2545 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2545 published?: CVE-2009-2545 was published on 2009-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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