CVE-2009-2951
CVE-2009-2951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phenotype-cms Phenotype Cms 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Phenotype-cms Phenotype Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Phenotype CMS before 2.9 does not use a random salt value for password encryption, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to determine cleartext passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2951?
- Phenotype CMS before 2.9 does not use a random salt value for password encryption, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to determine cleartext passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2951?
- CVE-2009-2951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2951 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2951?
- CVE-2009-2951 primarily affects Phenotype-cms Phenotype Cms. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2951?
- 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-2009-2951 published?
- CVE-2009-2951 was published on 2009-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.phenotype-cms.com/wiki/development-changelog
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52856
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phenotype-cms:phenotype_cms:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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