CVE-2009-1649: Directory traversal vulnerability in arch.php in beLive 0.2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1649 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting belive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in arch.php in beLive 0.2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the arch parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bicluc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-16 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bicluc belive DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison belive sudo apt install belive=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold belive

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

dnf --showduplicates list belive sudo dnf downgrade belive-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add belive

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: beLive 0.2.3 - 'arch.php?arch' 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-2009-1649?

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

Is CVE-2009-1649 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1649 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-2009-1649 affect?

CVE-2009-1649 affects belive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in arch.php in beLive 0.2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the arch parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1649?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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