CVE-2009-2013: SQL injection vulnerability in bin/aps_browse_sources.php in Frontis 3.9.01.24 allows remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-2013 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting frontis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in bin/aps_browse_sources.php in Frontis 3.9.01.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the source_class parameter in a browse_classes action.

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 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frontisgroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-09 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frontisgroup frontis DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9.01.24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9.01.24

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontis || rpm -q frontis || frontis --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9.01.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison frontis sudo apt install frontis=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.01.24> sudo apt-mark hold frontis

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

dnf --showduplicates list frontis sudo dnf downgrade frontis-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.01.24> sudo dnf versionlock add frontis

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: Frontis 3.9.01.24 - 'source_class' SQL Injection

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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-2009-2013?

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

Is CVE-2009-2013 being exploited?

CVE-2009-2013 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-2009-2013 affect?

CVE-2009-2013 affects frontis. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in bin/aps_browse_sources.php in Frontis 3.9.01.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the source_class parameter in a browse_classes action.

How urgent is CVE-2009-2013?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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