Is CVE-2009-1468 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1468, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1468 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1468 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1468?

CVE-2009-1468 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-1468

CWE-89Published: May 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the search form in server/webmail.php in the Groupware component in IceWarp eMail Server and WebMail Server before 9.4.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sql and (2) order_by elements in an XML search query.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1468 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-2009-1468. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.