Is CVE-2009-2172 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-2172, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-2172 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2172 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2172?

CVE-2009-2172 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-2172

CWE-79Published: June 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum/radioandtv.php in the Radio and TV Player addon for vBulletin allows remote registered users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the station parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2172 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-2009-2172. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.