Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-2590 is a SQL injection issue in Hutscripts PHP Website Script. A remote attacker could manipulate the cid parameter in showcategory.php to run arbitrary database queries. For a business, the concern is unauthorized access to or alteration of website data if this legacy script is still exposed. Exposure is most likely on legacy public web servers running Hutscripts PHP Website Script with showcategory.php reachable. The bundle does not identify exact versions, package names, or maintained vendor status, so asset verification is essential. Treat this as urgent only if the legacy script is internet-facing or holds sensitive data. The vulnerability is old, but SQL injection against exposed legacy PHP applications remains a serious business risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire exposed Hutscripts PHP Website Script installations where possible.; Check vendor or advisory guidance for any official fix or replacement.; Restrict public access to showcategory.php if the script must remain temporarily..
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- hutscripts-cid-sql-injection(51913)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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