How severe is CVE-2009-3543?

CVE-2009-3543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3543?

CVE-2009-3543 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-2009-3543?

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-2009-3543 published?

CVE-2009-3543 was published on 2009-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3543

CVE-2009-3543 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phenotype-cms Phenotype Cms
Published: 2009-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in _phenotype/admin/login.php in Phenotype CMS before 2.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter (aka the login name).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3543?: SQL injection vulnerability in _phenotype/admin/login.php in Phenotype CMS before 2.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter (aka the login name).
How severe is CVE-2009-3543?: CVE-2009-3543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3543?: CVE-2009-3543 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-2009-3543?: 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-2009-3543 published?: CVE-2009-3543 was published on 2009-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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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