CVE-2009-0964: UserView_list.php in PHPRunner 4.2, and possibly earlier, stores passwords in cleartext in the database, which

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0964?

phprunner: upgrade to newer than 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0964 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0964 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-2009-0964 affect?

CVE-2009-0964 affects phprunner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). UserView_list.php in PHPRunner 4.2, and possibly earlier, stores passwords in cleartext in the database, which allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: this can be leveraged with a separate SQL injection vulnerability to obtain passwords

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0964?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2009-0964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phprunner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

UserView_list.php in PHPRunner 4.2, and possibly earlier, stores passwords in cleartext in the database, which allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: this can be leveraged with a separate SQL injection vulnerability to obtain passwords remotely without authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2009-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xlinesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-19 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xlinesoft phprunner UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phprunner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phprunner

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: PHPRunner 4.2 - 'SearchOption' Blind SQL Injection

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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-2009-0964?

phprunner: upgrade to newer than 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0964 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0964 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-2009-0964 affect?

CVE-2009-0964 affects phprunner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). UserView_list.php in PHPRunner 4.2, and possibly earlier, stores passwords in cleartext in the database, which allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: this can be leveraged with a separate SQL injection vulnerability to obtain passwords

How urgent is CVE-2009-0964?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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