CVE-2009-0299: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Groone GLinks 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0299 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting glinks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Groone GLinks 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: groonesworld

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-27 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

groonesworld glinks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy glinks || rpm -q glinks || glinks --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison glinks sudo apt install glinks=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold glinks

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list glinks sudo dnf downgrade glinks-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add glinks

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Groone's GLink ORGanizer - 'index.php?cat' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: Groone's GLink ORGanizer 2.1 - 'cat' Blind SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0299?

glinks: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0299 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0299 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-2009-0299 affect?

CVE-2009-0299 affects glinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Groone GLinks 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0299?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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