CVE-2009-1843: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Flash Quiz Beta 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1843 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flash quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Flash Quiz Beta 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) quiz parameter to (a) num_questions.php, (b) answers.php, (c) high_score.php, (d) high_score_web.php, (e) results_table_web.php, and (f) question.php; and the (2) order_number parameter to (g) answers.php and (h) question.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	2009-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: glenn mcgurrin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-01 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

glenn mcgurrin flash quiz DOWNGRADE

Affected: beta2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before beta2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flash-quiz || rpm -q flash-quiz || flash-quiz --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before beta2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flash-quiz sudo apt install flash-quiz=<VERSION_BEFORE_beta2> sudo apt-mark hold flash-quiz

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

dnf --showduplicates list flash-quiz sudo dnf downgrade flash-quiz-<VERSION_BEFORE_beta2> sudo dnf versionlock add flash-quiz

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: Flash Quiz Beta 2 - Multiple SQL Injections

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1843?

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

Is CVE-2009-1843 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1843 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-2009-1843 affect?

CVE-2009-1843 affects flash quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Flash Quiz Beta 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) quiz parameter to (a) num_questions.php, (b) answers.php, (c) high_score.php, (d) high_score_web.php, (e) resul

How urgent is CVE-2009-1843?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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