CVE-2009-2023: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Shop-Script Pro 2.12, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows re

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-2023 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting shop-script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Shop-Script Pro 2.12, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the current_currency parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shop-script

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

shop-script shop-script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shop-script sudo apt install shop-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.12> sudo apt-mark hold shop-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list shop-script sudo dnf downgrade shop-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.12> sudo dnf versionlock add shop-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: Shop Script Pro 2.12 - 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-2009-2023?

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

Is CVE-2009-2023 being exploited?

CVE-2009-2023 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-2009-2023 affect?

CVE-2009-2023 affects shop-script. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Shop-Script Pro 2.12, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the current_currency parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-2023?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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