CVE-2009-0330: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Content Management System (SCMS) 1 allows remote atta

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0330 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting scms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Content Management System (SCMS) 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wss-pro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-29 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wss-pro scms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scms sudo apt install scms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1> sudo apt-mark hold scms

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

dnf --showduplicates list scms sudo dnf downgrade scms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1> sudo dnf versionlock add scms

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: SCMS 1 - Local File Inclusion

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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-2009-0330?

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

Is CVE-2009-0330 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0330 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-2009-0330 affect?

CVE-2009-0330 affects scms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Content Management System (SCMS) 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0330?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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