CVE-2009-1851: SQL injection vulnerability in include.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1851?

phpbugtracker: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-1851 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1851 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-1851 affect?

CVE-2009-1851 affects phpbugtracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in include.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtain

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-1851 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 include.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.4 · 0.1.0 · 0.1.1 · 0.1.2 · 0.1.3 · 0.1.4 · 0.1.5 · 0.1.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpbugtracker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpbugtracker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2009-1851?

phpbugtracker: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1851 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1851 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-2009-1851 affect?

CVE-2009-1851 affects phpbugtracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in include.php in phpBugTracker 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtain

How urgent is CVE-2009-1851?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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