CVE-2009-1551: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Qt quickteam 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1551 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quickteam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Qt quickteam 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) qte_web_path parameter to qte_web.php and the (2) qte_root parameter to bin/qte_init.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	36.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: qt-cute

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-06 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qt-cute quickteam DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quickteam sudo apt install quickteam=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold quickteam

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

dnf --showduplicates list quickteam sudo dnf downgrade quickteam-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add quickteam

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: Qt QuickTeam - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1551?

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

Is CVE-2009-1551 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1551 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-2009-1551 affect?

CVE-2009-1551 affects quickteam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Qt quickteam 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) qte_web_path parameter to qte_web.php and the (2) qte_root parameter to bin/qte_init.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1551?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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