PatchTheCVECVE-2005-0409: CitrusDB 0.3.6 and earlier does not verify authorization for the (1) importcc.php and (2) uploadcc.php, which
CVE-2005-0409 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting citrusdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CitrusDB 0.3.6 and earlier does not verify authorization for the (1) importcc.php and (2) uploadcc.php, which allows remote attackers to upload credit card data and obtain sensitive information such as the pathnames for temporary files that store credit card data, and facilitates the exploitation of other vulnerabilities.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.7% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-02-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: CitrusDB 0.3.6 - 'importcc.php' Arbitrary Database Injection
- Exploit-DB: CitrusDB 0.3.6 - 'uploadcc.php' Arbitrary Database Injection
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2005-0409?
citrusdb: upgrade to newer than 0.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-0409 being exploited?
CVE-2005-0409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2005-0409 affect?
CVE-2005-0409 affects citrusdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). CitrusDB 0.3.6 and earlier does not verify authorization for the (1) importcc.php and (2) uploadcc.php, which allows remote attackers to upload credit card data and obtain sensitive information such as the pathnames for temporary files that
How urgent is CVE-2005-0409?
Priority 51/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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