CVE-2009-4436: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Active Web Softwares eWebquiz 8 allow remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-4436 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ewebquiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Active Web Softwares eWebquiz 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the QuizID parameter to (1) questions.asp, (2) importquestions.asp, and (3) quiztakers.asp, different vectors than CVE-2007-1706.

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	2009-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activewebsoftwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-12-28 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activewebsoftwares ewebquiz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ewebquiz sudo apt install ewebquiz=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold ewebquiz

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

dnf --showduplicates list ewebquiz sudo dnf downgrade ewebquiz-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ewebquiz

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: eWebquiz 8 - Blind 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-2009-4436?

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

Is CVE-2009-4436 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4436 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-2009-4436 affect?

CVE-2009-4436 affects ewebquiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Active Web Softwares eWebquiz 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the QuizID parameter to (1) questions.asp, (2) importquestions.asp, and (3) quiztakers.asp, different vec

How urgent is CVE-2009-4436?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2010-2359 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in eWebQuiz.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares.com eWebquiz 8 allows remote attackers to ex

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