Is CVE-2009-2545 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2009-2545 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2009-2545 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2545 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2545?

CVE-2009-2545 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-2545

CWE-89Published: July 20, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Advanced Electron Forum (AEF) 1.x, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filename in an uploaded attachment. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2545 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.

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