CVE-2009-0302: SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 8.1.0.3.5b and earlier allows remote auth

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MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting downloads module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 8.1.0.3.5b and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in the Add operation to modules.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php-nuke

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

php-nuke downloads module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy downloads-module || rpm -q downloads-module || downloads-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison downloads-module sudo apt install downloads-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold downloads-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list downloads-module sudo dnf downgrade downloads-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add downloads-module

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: PHP-Nuke 8.1.0.3.5b - 'Downloads' Blind SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: PHP-Nuke Downloads Module - 'url' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0302?

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

Is CVE-2009-0302 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0302 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-2009-0302 affect?

CVE-2009-0302 affects downloads module. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 8.1.0.3.5b and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in the Add operation to modules.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0302?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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