CVE-2009-2003: Ascad Networks Password Protector SD 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-2003 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting password protector sd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ascad Networks Password Protector SD 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) c7portal and (2) cookname cookies to "admin."

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ascadnetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-08 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ascadnetworks password protector sd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-protector-sd || rpm -q password-protector-sd || password-protector-sd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison password-protector-sd sudo apt install password-protector-sd=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold password-protector-sd

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

dnf --showduplicates list password-protector-sd sudo dnf downgrade password-protector-sd-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add password-protector-sd

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: Ascad Networks 5 - Products Insecure Cookie Handling
Exploit-DB: Password Protector SD 1.3.1 - Insecure Cookie Handling

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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-2009-2003?

password protector sd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-2003 being exploited?

CVE-2009-2003 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-2009-2003 affect?

CVE-2009-2003 affects password protector sd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Ascad Networks Password Protector SD 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) c7portal and (2) cookname cookies to "admin."

How urgent is CVE-2009-2003?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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