CVE-2009-4229
CVE-2009-4229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Activewebsoftwares Active Bids 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% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Activewebsoftwares Active Bids
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ActiveWebSoftwares Active Bids allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the catid parameter in the PATH_INFO to the default URI or (2) the catid parameter to default.asp. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2009-0429.3. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4229?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ActiveWebSoftwares Active Bids allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the catid parameter in the PATH_INFO to the default URI or (2) the catid parameter to default.asp. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2009-0429.3. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4229?
- CVE-2009-4229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4229?
- CVE-2009-4229 affects Activewebsoftwares Active Bids. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4229?
- 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-2009-4229 published?
- CVE-2009-4229 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:activewebsoftwares:active_bids:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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