CVE-2009-1226: core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1226?

podcast generator: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-1226 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1226 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-2009-1226 affect?

CVE-2009-1226 affects podcast generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-1226?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-1226 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting podcast generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: podcast generator

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

podcast generator podcast generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 0.9 · 0.81 · 0.91 · 0.92 · 0.93

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy podcast-generator || rpm -q podcast-generator || podcast-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade podcast-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade podcast-generator

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: Podcast Generator 1.1 - Remote Code Execution

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-2009-1226?

podcast generator: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1226 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1226 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-2009-1226 affect?

CVE-2009-1226 affects podcast generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1226?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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