Is CVE-2005-0409 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2005-0409, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2005-0409 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-0409 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-0409?

CVE-2005-0409 has a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-0409

MEDIUMPOC

CVE-2005-0409

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 14, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CitrusDB 0.3.6 and earlier does not verify authorization for the (1) importcc.php and (2) uploadcc.php, which allows remote attackers to upload credit card data and obtain sensitive information such as the pathnames for temporary files that store credit card data, and facilitates the exploitation of other vulnerabilities.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-0409 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-0409. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.