UNKNOWN CVSS 6.0
Published: 2009-03-05

CVE-2009-0831

php-fusion members_cv_module Security Advisory (CVE-2009-0831)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-0831 impacting php-fusion members_cv_module. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in members.php in the Members CV (job) module 1.0 for PHP-Fusion, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product php-fusion / members_cv_module
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-0831 impacting php-fusion members_cv_module.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-0831.yaml
id: cve-2009-0831

info:
  name: php-fusion members_cv_module - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-0831 affecting php-fusion members_cv_module.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in members.php in the Members CV (job) module 1.0 for PHP-Fusion, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authent...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-0831
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.0
    cve-id: CVE-2009-0831
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2009-0831,php-fusion,members_cv_module,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "members_cv_module"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-0831.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-0831
# Target: php-fusion members_cv_module | CVSS: 6.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-0831 (php-fusion members_cv_module)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against php-fusion members_cv_module scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-0831.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-0831
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install members_cv_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade members_cv_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update members_cv_module

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i members_cv_module 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i members_cv_module

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-0831 in php-fusion members_cv_module?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update php-fusion members_cv_module packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-0831?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-0831?

CVE-2009-0831 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-0831
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor php-fusion
Product members_cv_module
Published 2009-03-05
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P