How severe is CVE-2009-2786?

CVE-2009-2786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2786?

CVE-2009-2786 primarily affects Reputation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2786?

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-2009-2786 published?

CVE-2009-2786 was published on 2009-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2786

CVE-2009-2786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Reputation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Reputation
Published: 2009-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in reputation.php in the Reputation plugin 2.2.4, 2.2.3, 2.0.4, and earlier for PunBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the poster parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2786?: SQL injection vulnerability in reputation.php in the Reputation plugin 2.2.4, 2.2.3, 2.0.4, and earlier for PunBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the poster parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-2786?: CVE-2009-2786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2786?: CVE-2009-2786 primarily affects Reputation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2786?: 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-2009-2786 published?: CVE-2009-2786 was published on 2009-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:reputation:reputation:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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