CVE-2009-1498: Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/profilemain.php in Game Maker 2k Internet Discussion Boards (iDB) 0.2

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting idb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/profilemain.php in Game Maker 2k Internet Discussion Boards (iDB) 0.2.5 Pre-Alpha SVN 243 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter in a settings action to profile.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	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: idb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-01 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idb idb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.5_pre-alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.5_pre-alpha

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.5_pre-alpha (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison idb sudo apt install idb=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5_pre-alpha> sudo apt-mark hold idb

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

dnf --showduplicates list idb sudo dnf downgrade idb-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5_pre-alpha> sudo dnf versionlock add idb

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: iDB 0.2.5pa SVN 243 - 'skin' Local File Inclusion

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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-2009-1498?

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

Is CVE-2009-1498 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1498 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-2009-1498 affect?

CVE-2009-1498 affects idb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/profilemain.php in Game Maker 2k Internet Discussion Boards (iDB) 0.2.5 Pre-Alpha SVN 243 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter

How urgent is CVE-2009-1498?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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