CVE-2009-0287: SQL injection vulnerability in lib/patUser.php in KEEP Toolkit before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0287?

keep toolkit: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0287 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0287 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0287 affect?

CVE-2009-0287 affects keep toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in lib/patUser.php in KEEP Toolkit before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting keep toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in lib/patUser.php in KEEP Toolkit before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keep toolkit

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-27 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 2.5 · 2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keep-toolkit || rpm -q keep-toolkit || keep-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade keep-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keep-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0287?

keep toolkit: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0287 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0287 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0287 affect?

CVE-2009-0287 affects keep toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in lib/patUser.php in KEEP Toolkit before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0287?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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