CVE-2009-20006 osCommerce <= 2.2 Admin File Manager Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the admin file manager, leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-20006?
CVE-2009-20006 is a critical vulnerability in osCommerce, published on 16 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
osCommerce versions up to and including 2.2 RC2a contain a vulnerability in its administrative file manager utility (admin/file_manager.php). The interface allows file uploads and edits without sufficient input validation or access control. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a POST request to upload a .php file containing arbitrary code, which is then executed by the server.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-20006?
How do I fix CVE-2009-20006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-20006 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-20006 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-20006 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2h4r-77vh-7qcf.