Is CVE-2009-0919 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2009-0919 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2009-0919 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-0919 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-0919?

CVE-2009-0919 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2009-0919

CWE-255Published: March 16, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

XAMPP installs multiple packages with insecure default passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via (1) the "lampp" default password for the "nobody" account within the included ProFTPD installation, (2) a blank default password for the "root" account within the included MySQL installation, (3) a blank default password for the "pma" account within the phpMyAdmin installation, and possibly other unspecified passwords. NOTE: this was originally reported as a problem in DFLabs PTK, but this issue affects any product that is installed within the XAMPP environment, and should not be viewed as a vulnerability within that product. NOTE: DFLabs states that PTK is intended for use in a laboratory with "no contact from / to internet."

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0919 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.