How severe is CVE-2009-3173?

CVE-2009-3173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3173?

CVE-2009-3173 affects Theratstudios The Rat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3173?

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

When was CVE-2009-3173 published?

CVE-2009-3173 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3173

CVE-2009-3173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theratstudios The Rat Cms 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Theratstudios The Rat Cms
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/add_album.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3173?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/add_album.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/.
How severe is CVE-2009-3173?: CVE-2009-3173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3173?: CVE-2009-3173 affects Theratstudios The Rat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3173 published?: CVE-2009-3173 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:theratstudios:the_rat_cms:2:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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