CVE-2009-1615: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Leap CMS 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1615 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Leap CMS 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via an admin.system.files (aka Manage Files) request to the default URI, then accessing the file via a direct request.

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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gowondesigns

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 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gowondesigns leap DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison leap sudo apt install leap=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold leap

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

dnf --showduplicates list leap sudo dnf downgrade leap-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add leap

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: Leap CMS 0.1.4 - SQL Injection / Cross-Site Scripting / 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-2009-1615?

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

Is CVE-2009-1615 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1615 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-2009-1615 affect?

CVE-2009-1615 affects leap. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Leap CMS 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via an admin.system.files (aka Manage Files) request to the default URI, then access

How urgent is CVE-2009-1615?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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