How severe is CVE-2009-3974?

CVE-2009-3974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3974 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-2009-3974?

CVE-2009-3974 primarily affects Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3974?

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-2009-3974 published?

CVE-2009-3974 was published on 2009-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3974

CVE-2009-3974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board 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: Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board
Published: 2009-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board) 3.0.0, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search_term parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/search/search.php and (2) aid parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/global/lostpass.php. NOTE: on 20090818, the vendor patched 3.0.2 without changing the version number.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3974?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board) 3.0.0, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search_term parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/search/search.php and (2) aid parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/global/lostpass.php. NOTE: on 20090818, the vendor patched 3.0.2 without changing the version number.
How severe is CVE-2009-3974?: CVE-2009-3974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3974 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-2009-3974?: CVE-2009-3974 primarily affects Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3974?: 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-2009-3974 published?: CVE-2009-3974 was published on 2009-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:invisioncommunity:invision_power_board:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisioncommunity:invision_power_board:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisioncommunity:invision_power_board:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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