CVE-2009-0297: SQL injection vulnerability in login_check.asp in ClickAuction allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0297 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting clickauction. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in login_check.asp in ClickAuction allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) txtEmail and (2) txtPassword parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clicktech

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 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clicktech clickauction DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clickauction || rpm -q clickauction || clickauction --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before _nil_ (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clickauction sudo apt install clickauction=<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo apt-mark hold clickauction

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list clickauction sudo dnf downgrade clickauction-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add clickauction

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ClickAuction - Authentication Bypass

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0297?

clickauction: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0297 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0297 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-2009-0297 affect?

CVE-2009-0297 affects clickauction. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in login_check.asp in ClickAuction allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) txtEmail and (2) txtPassword parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party informa

How urgent is CVE-2009-0297?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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