CVE-2009-1445: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WebPortal CMS 0.8-beta allow remote attackers to (1) read arbi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1445 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webportal cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WebPortal CMS 0.8-beta allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the lang parameter to libraries/helpdocs/help.php and (2) include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the error parameter to index.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ivano culmine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-27 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivano culmine webportal cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8 beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webportal-cms || rpm -q webportal-cms || webportal-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webportal-cms sudo apt install webportal-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold webportal-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list webportal-cms sudo dnf downgrade webportal-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add webportal-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: WebPortal CMS 0.8b - Multiple Local/Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1445?

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

Is CVE-2009-1445 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1445 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-2009-1445 affect?

CVE-2009-1445 affects webportal cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WebPortal CMS 0.8-beta allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the lang parameter to libraries/helpdocs/help.php and (2) include and execute arb

How urgent is CVE-2009-1445?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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