CVE-2009-0597: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in w3b>cms (aka w3blabor CMS) before 3.4.0, when magic_quotes_g

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0597?

aka w3blabor cms: upgrade to newer than 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0597 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0597 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-2009-0597 affect?

CVE-2009-0597 affects aka w3blabor cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in w3b>cms (aka w3blabor CMS) before 3.4.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the benutzername parameter (aka Username field) in a

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0597 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting aka w3blabor cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in w3b>cms (aka w3blabor CMS) before 3.4.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the benutzername parameter (aka Username field) in a login action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: w3b cms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-16 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

w3b cms aka w3blabor cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aka-w3blabor-cms || rpm -q aka-w3blabor-cms || aka-w3blabor-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aka-w3blabor-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aka-w3blabor-cms

Note

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

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: w3blabor CMS 3.3.0 - 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-2009-0597?

aka w3blabor cms: upgrade to newer than 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0597 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0597 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-2009-0597 affect?

CVE-2009-0597 affects aka w3blabor cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in w3b>cms (aka w3blabor CMS) before 3.4.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the benutzername parameter (aka Username field) in a

How urgent is CVE-2009-0597?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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