CVE-2009-10001: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jianlinwei cool-php-captcha up to 0.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-10001?

cool-php-captcha: upgrade to 0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-10001 being exploited?

CVE-2009-10001 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-2009-10001 affect?

CVE-2009-10001 affects cool-php-captcha. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jianlinwei cool-php-captcha up to 0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file example-form.php. The manipulation of the argument captcha with the input %3Cscript%3Ealert(1)

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-10001?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-10001 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting cool-php-captcha. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jianlinwei cool-php-captcha up to 0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file example-form.php. The manipulation of the argument captcha with the input %3Cscript%3Ealert(1)%3C/script%3E leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.3 is able to address this issue. The name

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: cool-php-captcha project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cool-php-captcha project cool-php-captcha UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.3

Fixed in: 0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cool-php-captcha || rpm -q cool-php-captcha || cool-php-captcha --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cool-php-captcha

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cool-php-captcha

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-10001?

cool-php-captcha: upgrade to 0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-10001 being exploited?

CVE-2009-10001 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-2009-10001 affect?

CVE-2009-10001 affects cool-php-captcha. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jianlinwei cool-php-captcha up to 0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file example-form.php. The manipulation of the argument captcha with the input %3Cscript%3Ealert(1)

How urgent is CVE-2009-10001?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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