CVE-2009-4592: Unspecified vulnerability in base_local_rules.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.4 al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-4592?

base: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-4592 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4592 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-2009-4592 affect?

CVE-2009-4592 affects base. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in base_local_rules.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via unknown vectors.

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-4592 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting base. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in base_local_rules.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2010-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secureideas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-01-07 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secureideas base UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3 · 0.9.8 · 0.9.9 · 1.0 · 1.2.4 · 1.2.5 · 1.2.6 · 1.2.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade base

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-2009-4592?

base: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4592 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4592 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-2009-4592 affect?

CVE-2009-4592 affects base. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in base_local_rules.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2009-4592?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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