Is CVE-2009-4742 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-4742, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-4742 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-4742 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-4742?

CVE-2009-4742 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2009-4742

CWE-89Published: March 26, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Docebo 3.6.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the word parameter in a play help action to the faq module, reachable through index.php; (2) the word parameter in a play keyw action to the link module, reachable through index.php; (3) the id_certificate parameter in an elemmetacertificate action to the meta_certificate module, reachable through index.php; or (4) the id_certificate parameter in an elemcertificate action to the certificate module, reachable through index.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-4742 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-2009-4742. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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