MEDIUM
CVE-2009-2945
CWE-255Published: September 15, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
weblogin/login.fcgi (aka the WebLogin login script) in Stanford University WebAuth 3.5.5, 3.6.0, and 3.6.1 places passwords in URLs in certain circumstances involving conversion of a POST request to a GET request, which allows context-dependent attackers to discover passwords by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2945 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
stanford1 product(s)
webauth
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36640Vendor Advisory
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http://webauth.stanford.edu/security/2009-09-10.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36640Vendor Advisory
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http://webauth.stanford.edu/security/2009-09-10.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2945
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 15, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2945 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.