CVE-2009-1748: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Catviz 0.4.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to rea

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1748 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting catviz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Catviz 0.4.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) webpages_form or (2) userman_form 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	2009-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joost horward

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-22 11:52 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joost horward catviz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.0 beta_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison catviz sudo apt install catviz=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold catviz

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

dnf --showduplicates list catviz sudo dnf downgrade catviz-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add catviz

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: Catviz 0.4.0 beta1 - Local File Inclusion / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2009-1748?

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

Is CVE-2009-1748 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1748 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-2009-1748 affect?

CVE-2009-1748 affects catviz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Catviz 0.4.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) webpages_form or (2) userman_form parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1748?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2009-1749 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Catviz 0.4.0 beta 1 allow remote attackers
CVE-2008-3129 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Catviz 0.4 beta 1 allow remote attackers to execute arb

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