CVE-2009-1225: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Turnkey Ebook Store 1.1 allows remote attackers to in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1225 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting turnkey ebook store. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Turnkey Ebook Store 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter in a search action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: platinumprofitzone

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-02 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

platinumprofitzone turnkey ebook store DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy turnkey-ebook-store || rpm -q turnkey-ebook-store || turnkey-ebook-store --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison turnkey-ebook-store sudo apt install turnkey-ebook-store=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold turnkey-ebook-store

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

dnf --showduplicates list turnkey-ebook-store sudo dnf downgrade turnkey-ebook-store-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add turnkey-ebook-store

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: Turnkey eBook Store 1.1 - 'keywords' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2009-1225?

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

Is CVE-2009-1225 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1225 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-2009-1225 affect?

CVE-2009-1225 affects turnkey ebook store. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Turnkey Ebook Store 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter in a search action.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1225?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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