CVE-2009-4725: Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/aljazeera/admin/setup.php in Arab Portal 2.2 and earlier, when re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-4725?

arab portal: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-4725 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4725 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-2009-4725 affect?

CVE-2009-4725 affects arab portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/aljazeera/admin/setup.php in Arab Portal 2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files v

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-4725?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2009-4725 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting arab portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/aljazeera/admin/setup.php in Arab Portal 2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2010-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arabportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-03-18 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arabportal arab portal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arab-portal || rpm -q arab-portal || arab-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arab-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arab-portal

Note

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

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: Arab Portal 2.2 - 'mod.php' Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2009-4725?

arab portal: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4725 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4725 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-2009-4725 affect?

CVE-2009-4725 affects arab portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/aljazeera/admin/setup.php in Arab Portal 2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files v

How urgent is CVE-2009-4725?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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