CVE-2009-0530: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SnippetMaster 2.2.2, when register_globals is enabled, a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0530 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting snippetmaster webpage editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SnippetMaster 2.2.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) _SESSION[SCRIPT_PATH] parameter to includes/vars.inc.php and the (2) g_pcltar_lib_dir parameter to includes/tar_lib/pcltar.lib.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: electrictoad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-11 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

electrictoad snippetmaster webpage editor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snippetmaster-webpage-editor || rpm -q snippetmaster-webpage-editor || snippetmaster-webpage-editor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison snippetmaster-webpage-editor sudo apt install snippetmaster-webpage-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold snippetmaster-webpage-editor

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

dnf --showduplicates list snippetmaster-webpage-editor sudo dnf downgrade snippetmaster-webpage-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add snippetmaster-webpage-editor

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: SnippetMaster Webpage Editor 2.2.2 - Remote File Inclusion / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2009-0530?

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

Is CVE-2009-0530 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0530 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-2009-0530 affect?

CVE-2009-0530 affects snippetmaster webpage editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SnippetMaster 2.2.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) _SESSION[SCRIPT_PATH] parameter to includes/vars.inc.php

How urgent is CVE-2009-0530?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

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