CVE-2009-1739: PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, incl

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1739 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pad site scripts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including administrative privileges, by setting the authuser cookie parameter to a valid username.

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	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2009-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpeasycode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-20 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpeasycode pad site scripts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pad-site-scripts || rpm -q pad-site-scripts || pad-site-scripts --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pad-site-scripts sudo apt install pad-site-scripts=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6> sudo apt-mark hold pad-site-scripts

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

dnf --showduplicates list pad-site-scripts sudo dnf downgrade pad-site-scripts-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6> sudo dnf versionlock add pad-site-scripts

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: PAD Site Scripts 3.6 - Insecure Cookie Handling

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1739?

pad site scripts: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1739 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1739 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-2009-1739 affect?

CVE-2009-1739 affects pad site scripts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including administrative privileges, by setting the authuser cookie parameter to a valid username.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1739?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-3191 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allow remote attackers to inject a
CVE-2009-3190 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PAD Site Scripts 3.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL
CVE-2009-1941 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE PAD Site Scripts 3.6 stores sensitive information under the web document root with insufficient access control

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