CVE-2009-0732: Downloadcenter 2.1 stores common.h under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote at

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0732 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting downloadcenter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Downloadcenter 2.1 stores common.h under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user credentials and other sensitive information via a direct request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lingx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-24 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lingx downloadcenter 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 downloadcenter || rpm -q downloadcenter || downloadcenter --version

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

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

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

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

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2009-0732?

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

Is CVE-2009-0732 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0732 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-2009-0732 affect?

CVE-2009-0732 affects downloadcenter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Downloadcenter 2.1 stores common.h under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user credentials and other sensitive information via a direct request. NOTE: the provenance of this information

How urgent is CVE-2009-0732?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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