CVE-2009-1512: Static code injection vulnerability in X-Forum 0.6.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbi

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1512 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting x-forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Static code injection vulnerability in X-Forum 0.6.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into Config.php via the adminEMail parameter to SaveConfig.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keir davis

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

keir davis x-forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-forum || rpm -q x-forum || x-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-forum sudo apt install x-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold x-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list x-forum sudo dnf downgrade x-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add x-forum

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: X-Forum 0.6.2 - Remote Command Execution

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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-2009-1512?

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

Is CVE-2009-1512 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1512 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-2009-1512 affect?

CVE-2009-1512 affects x-forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Static code injection vulnerability in X-Forum 0.6.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into Config.php via the adminEMail parameter to SaveConfig.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1512?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2009-1508 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in the xforum_validateUser function in Common.php in X-Forum 0.6.2 allows remote a

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