CVE-2009-1916 in the critical feed json
dig.php in GScripts.net DNS Tools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ns parameter.
published 2009-06-04 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1911
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 10.3%
- EPSS 10.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
dig.php in GScripts.net DNS Tools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ns parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-8454)
- Published
Exploit prediction
10.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-8454 DNS Tools (PHP Digger) - Remote Command Execution webapps, 2009-04-16
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34559 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/8454
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/34559
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/34773
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1916
- NVD CVE-2009-1916
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