CVE-2009-1317: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Aqua CMS 1.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attack

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1317 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting aqua cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Aqua CMS 1.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userSID cookie parameter to droplets/functions/base.php and the (2) username parameter to admin/index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aquacms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-17 14:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aquacms aqua cms 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 aqua-cms || rpm -q aqua-cms || aqua-cms --version

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

apt-cache madison aqua-cms sudo apt install aqua-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold aqua-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list aqua-cms sudo dnf downgrade aqua-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aqua-cms

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: Aqua CMS - 'Username' SQL Injection

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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-2009-1317?

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

Is CVE-2009-1317 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1317 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-2009-1317 affect?

CVE-2009-1317 affects aqua cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Aqua CMS 1.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userSID cookie parameter to droplets/functions/base.php and the (2) username par

How urgent is CVE-2009-1317?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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