CVE-2009-4987
CVE-2009-4987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vector than CVE-2008-3211.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4987?
- admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vector than CVE-2008-3211.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4987?
- CVE-2009-4987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4987 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4987?
- CVE-2009-4987 affects Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4987?
- 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-2009-4987 published?
- CVE-2009-4987 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36002
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9256
- http://www.osvdb.org/56539
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35801
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51996
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:scripteen:free_image_hosting_script:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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