Is CVE-2009-1361 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1361, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1361 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1361 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1361?

CVE-2009-1361 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-1361

CWE-20Published: April 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

dig.php in GScripts.net DNS Tools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1361 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-2009-1361. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.