CVE-2009-0458: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login_submit.php in Whole Hog Ware Support 1.x allow remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ware support. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login_submit.php in Whole Hog Ware Support 1.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the uid parameter (aka Username field) or (2) the pwd parameter (aka Password field). 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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wholehogsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 07:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wholehogsoftware ware support DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ware-support || rpm -q ware-support || ware-support --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ware-support sudo apt install ware-support=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold ware-support

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

dnf --showduplicates list ware-support sudo dnf downgrade ware-support-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ware-support

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: WholeHogSoftware Password Protect - Authentication Bypass
Exploit-DB: WholeHogSoftware Ware Support - Authentication Bypass

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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-2009-0458?

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

Is CVE-2009-0458 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0458 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-2009-0458 affect?

CVE-2009-0458 affects ware support. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login_submit.php in Whole Hog Ware Support 1.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the uid parameter (aka Username field) or (2) the pwd parameter (aka Password fi

How urgent is CVE-2009-0458?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0460 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Whole Hog Ware Support 1.x allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access v

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