CVE-2009-2554: SQL injection vulnerability in the search method in jobline.class.php in Jobline (com_jobline) 1.1.2.2, 1.3.1,

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-2554 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting jobline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the search method in jobline.class.php in Jobline (com_jobline) 1.1.2.2, 1.3.1, and possibly earlier versions, a component for Joomla!, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in a results action to index.php, which invokes the search method from the searchJobPostings function in jobline.php.

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	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: olle johansson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-07-20 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

olle johansson jobline DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.2.2 · 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jobline sudo apt install jobline=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold jobline

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

dnf --showduplicates list jobline sudo dnf downgrade jobline-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add jobline

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: Joomla! Component Jobline 1.3.1 - Blind SQL Injection

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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-2009-2554?

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

Is CVE-2009-2554 being exploited?

CVE-2009-2554 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-2009-2554 affect?

CVE-2009-2554 affects jobline. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in the search method in jobline.class.php in Jobline (com_jobline) 1.1.2.2, 1.3.1, and possibly earlier versions, a component for Joomla!, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search

How urgent is CVE-2009-2554?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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