How severe is CVE-2009-4517?

CVE-2009-4517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4517?

CVE-2009-4517 primarily affects Nanwich Faq Ask. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4517?

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

When was CVE-2009-4517 published?

CVE-2009-4517 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4517

CVE-2009-4517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nanwich Faq Ask with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Nanwich Faq Ask
Published: 2009-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the FAQ Ask module 5.x and 6.x before 6.x-2.0, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that access unpublished content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4517?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the FAQ Ask module 5.x and 6.x before 6.x-2.0, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that access unpublished content.
How severe is CVE-2009-4517?: CVE-2009-4517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4517?: CVE-2009-4517 primarily affects Nanwich Faq Ask. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4517 published?: CVE-2009-4517 was published on 2009-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-2.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:6.x-2.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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