CVE-2009-4838: SQL injection vulnerability in base_ag_common.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.3.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-4838?

basic analysis and security engine: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-4838 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4838 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-2009-4838 affect?

CVE-2009-4838 affects basic analysis and security engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in base_ag_common.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained fr

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-4838 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting basic analysis and security engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in base_ag_common.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained 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	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2010-05-06
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

2010-05-06 12:47 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secureideas basic analysis and security engine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3 · 1.1 · 1.1.2 · 1.1.3 · 1.1.4 · 1.2 · 1.2.0 · 1.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basic-analysis-and-security-engine || rpm -q basic-analysis-and-security-engine || basic-analysis-and-security-engine --version

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

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade basic-analysis-and-security-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade basic-analysis-and-security-engine

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-4838?

basic analysis and security engine: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4838 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4838 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-2009-4838 affect?

CVE-2009-4838 affects basic analysis and security engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in base_ag_common.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.4.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained fr

How urgent is CVE-2009-4838?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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