CVE-2009-2302

Aardvark Topsites PHP <= 5.2.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Search q Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-2302. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0 by injecting malicious script code via the 'q' parameter in the search functionality. The payload is embedded in a URL, which, when clicked, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action. NOTE: it was later reported that 5.2.1 is also affected.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33057

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0 by injecting malicious script code via the 'q' parameter in the search functionality. The payload is embedded in a URL, which, when clicked, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable version of Aardvark Topsites PHP · User interaction (clicking a malicious link)
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35506
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504574/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/41985
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51391
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514423/100/0/threaded

Scores

EPSS 0.0230
EPSS Percentile 84.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (7)
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 4.0.2
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 4.1.1
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 4.2.2
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 5
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 5.0.3
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php 5.1.2
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php < 5.2.0
Published Jul 02, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026