How severe is CVE-2009-3970?

CVE-2009-3970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3970?

CVE-2009-3970 affects Phpdirsubmit Php Dir Submit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3970?

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

When was CVE-2009-3970 published?

CVE-2009-3970 was published on 2009-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3970

CVE-2009-3970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpdirsubmit Php Dir Submit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpdirsubmit Php Dir Submit
Published: 2009-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter or Submitter Script) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in a showarticle action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3970?: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter or Submitter Script) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in a showarticle action.
How severe is CVE-2009-3970?: CVE-2009-3970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3970?: CVE-2009-3970 affects Phpdirsubmit Php Dir Submit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3970 published?: CVE-2009-3970 was published on 2009-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpdirsubmit:php_dir_submit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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