CVE-2009-0592: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0592?

pnphpbb2: upgrade to newer than 1.2i. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0592 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0592 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0592 affect?

CVE-2009-0592 affects pnphpbb2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0592?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0592 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pnphpbb2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (3) admin_smilies.php, (4) admin_ranks.php, (5) admin_styles.php, and (6) admin_users.php in admin/.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	34.3% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pnphpbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-16 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pnphpbb pnphpbb2 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2i · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.1a · 1.2 · 1.2a · 1.2d · 1.2e

Fixed in: newer than 1.2i

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pnphpbb2 || rpm -q pnphpbb2 || pnphpbb2 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2i (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pnphpbb2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pnphpbb2

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: PNPHPBB2 < 1.2i - 'ModName' Multiple Local 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-2009-0592?

pnphpbb2: upgrade to newer than 1.2i. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0592 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0592 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-2009-0592 affect?

CVE-2009-0592 affects pnphpbb2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ModName parameter to (1) admin_words.php, (2) admin_groups_reapir.php, (

How urgent is CVE-2009-0592?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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