CVE-2009-4793: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in adminpanel/scripts/addphotos.php in BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote

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MEDIUM 6.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-4793 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting bandsite cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in adminpanel/scripts/addphotos.php in BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension via an addphotos action to adminpanel/index.php, and then accessing the file via a direct request with an images/gallery/ directory name. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2010-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: karl core

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-04-22 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

karl core bandsite cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bandsite-cms || rpm -q bandsite-cms || bandsite-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bandsite-cms sudo apt install bandsite-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold bandsite-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list bandsite-cms sudo dnf downgrade bandsite-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add bandsite-cms

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: BandSite CMS 1.1.4 - 'members.php' 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-2009-4793?

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

Is CVE-2009-4793 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4793 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-2009-4793 affect?

CVE-2009-4793 affects bandsite cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in adminpanel/scripts/addphotos.php in BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension via an addphotos acti

How urgent is CVE-2009-4793?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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