CVE-2009-1850: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1850 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpbugtracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password 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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: benjamin curtis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-01 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

benjamin curtis phpbugtracker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpbugtracker sudo apt install phpbugtracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpbugtracker

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpbugtracker sudo dnf downgrade phpbugtracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpbugtracker

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: phpBugTracker 1.0.3 - Authentication Bypass

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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-2009-1850?

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

Is CVE-2009-1850 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1850 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-2009-1850 affect?

CVE-2009-1850 affects phpbugtracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1850?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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