CVE-2009-1448: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apricot.php in LovPop.net APRICOT, probably 1.20, allows remote at

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1448 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting apricot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apricot.php in LovPop.net APRICOT, probably 1.20, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lovpop

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 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lovpop apricot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.20

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apricot || rpm -q apricot || apricot --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apricot sudo apt install apricot=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.20> sudo apt-mark hold apricot

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

dnf --showduplicates list apricot sudo dnf downgrade apricot-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.20> sudo dnf versionlock add apricot

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.

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-2009-1448?

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

Is CVE-2009-1448 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1448 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-2009-1448 affect?

CVE-2009-1448 affects apricot. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apricot.php in LovPop.net APRICOT, probably 1.20, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1448?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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