CVE-2009-4447
CVE-2009-4447 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jax Scripts Jax Guestbook 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Jax Scripts Jax Guestbook
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- Last modified:
Description
Jax Guestbook 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify administrator settings via a direct request to admin/guestbook.admin.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4447?
- Jax Guestbook 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify administrator settings via a direct request to admin/guestbook.admin.php.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4447?
- CVE-2009-4447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4447 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4447?
- CVE-2009-4447 affects Jax Scripts Jax Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4447?
- 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-2009-4447 published?
- CVE-2009-4447 was published on 2009-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/61299
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37921
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10626
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37466
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55077
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jax_scripts:jax_guestbook:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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