CVE-2009-0444: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GRBoard 1.8, when register_globals is enabled and magic_

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0444 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting grboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GRBoard 1.8, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) theme parameter to (a) 179_squarebox_pds_list/view.php, (b) 179_squarebox_minishop_expand/view.php, (c) 179_squarebox_gallery_list_pds/view.php, (d) 179_squarebox_gallery_list/view.php, (e) 179_squarebox_gallery/view.php, (f) 179_squarebox_bo

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	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sirini

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 07:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sirini grboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison grboard sudo apt install grboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo apt-mark hold grboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list grboard sudo dnf downgrade grboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo dnf versionlock add grboard

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: GRBoard 1.8 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2009-0444?

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

Is CVE-2009-0444 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0444 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-2009-0444 affect?

CVE-2009-0444 affects grboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GRBoard 1.8, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) theme parameter to (a) 179_squar

How urgent is CVE-2009-0444?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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