CVE-2009-1481: SQL injection vulnerability in action.asp in PuterJam's Blog (PJBlog3) 3.0.6.170 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting puterjams blog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in action.asp in PuterJam's Blog (PJBlog3) 3.0.6.170 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cname parameter in a checkAlias action, as exploited in the wild in April 2009. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pjhome

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-29 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pjhome puterjams blog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.6.170

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.6.170

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy puterjams-blog || rpm -q puterjams-blog || puterjams-blog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.6.170 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison puterjams-blog sudo apt install puterjams-blog=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.6.170> sudo apt-mark hold puterjams-blog

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

dnf --showduplicates list puterjams-blog sudo dnf downgrade puterjams-blog-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.6.170> sudo dnf versionlock add puterjams-blog

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1481?

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

Is CVE-2009-1481 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1481 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-2009-1481 affect?

CVE-2009-1481 affects puterjams blog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in action.asp in PuterJam's Blog (PJBlog3) 3.0.6.170 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cname parameter in a checkAlias action, as exploited in the wild in April 2009. NOTE: the pr

How urgent is CVE-2009-1481?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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