CVE-2009-0970: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/class_image.php in PHP Pro Bid 6.05, when register_globals

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0970 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting php pro bid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/class_image.php in PHP Pro Bid 6.05, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fileExtension parameter. 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	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpprobid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-19 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpprobid php pro bid DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.05

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-pro-bid || rpm -q php-pro-bid || php-pro-bid --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-pro-bid sudo apt install php-pro-bid=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.05> sudo apt-mark hold php-pro-bid

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-pro-bid sudo dnf downgrade php-pro-bid-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.05> sudo dnf versionlock add php-pro-bid

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0970?

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

Is CVE-2009-0970 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0970 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-2009-0970 affect?

CVE-2009-0970 affects php pro bid. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/class_image.php in PHP Pro Bid 6.05, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fileExtension parameter. NOTE: the provenance

How urgent is CVE-2009-0970?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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