Is CVE-2009-2146 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-2146, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-2146 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2146 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2146?

CVE-2009-2146 has a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-2146

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Compose Email feature in the Emails module in Sugar Community Edition (aka SugarCRM) before 5.2f allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with only an extension in its name, then accessing the file via a direct request to a modified filename under cache/modules/Emails/, as demonstrated using .php as the entire original name.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2146 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-2009-2146. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.