Is CVE-2009-0468 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-0468, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-0468 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-0468 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-0468?

CVE-2009-0468 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-0468

CWE-352Published: February 10, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in ajax.html in Profense Web Application Firewall 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) shutdown the server, (2) send ping packets, (3) enable network services, (4) configure a proxy server, and (5) modify other settings via parameters in the query string.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0468 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-2009-0468. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.