CVE-2009-1609: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/uploadform.asp in Battle Blog 1.25 allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting battle blog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/uploadform.asp in Battle Blog 1.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file.

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	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2009-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: battleblog

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-11 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

battleblog battle blog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.25

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.25

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison battle-blog sudo apt install battle-blog=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.25> sudo apt-mark hold battle-blog

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

dnf --showduplicates list battle-blog sudo dnf downgrade battle-blog-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.25> sudo dnf versionlock add battle-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.

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: Battle Blog 1.25 - 'uploadform.asp' Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2009-1609?

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

Is CVE-2009-1609 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1609 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-2009-1609 affect?

CVE-2009-1609 affects battle blog. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/uploadform.asp in Battle Blog 1.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1609?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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