CVE-2009-1662: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login.php in Wright Way Services Recipe Script 5 allow remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1662 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting recipe script. 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.php in Wright Way Services Recipe Script 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) Password fields, as reachable from admin/index.php.

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: recipescript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-18 12:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

recipescript recipe script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy recipe-script || rpm -q recipe-script || recipe-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison recipe-script sudo apt install recipe-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo apt-mark hold recipe-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list recipe-script sudo dnf downgrade recipe-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo dnf versionlock add recipe-script

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: The Recipe Script 5 - Authentication Bypass / Database Backup

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1662?

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

Is CVE-2009-1662 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1662 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-2009-1662 affect?

CVE-2009-1662 affects recipe script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login.php in Wright Way Services Recipe Script 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) Password fields, as reachable from admin/index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1662?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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