Is CVE-2009-2182 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-2182, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-2182 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2182 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2182?

CVE-2009-2182 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-2182

CWE-94Published: June 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Campsite 3.3.0 RC1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[g_campsiteDir] parameter to (1) ad_popup.php, (2) camp_html.php, (3) init_content.php, (4) logout.php, (5) menu.php, and (6) set-author.php in admin-files/; (7) conf/liveuser_configuration.php; (8) include/phorum_load.php; (9) CommandProcessor.php and (10) index.php in admin-files/article_import; and (11) add.php, (12) add_move.php, (13) autopublish.php, and (14) autopublish_del.php in admin-files/articles/.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2182 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-2009-2182. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.