CVE-2009-4979: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in Photokorn Gallery 1.81 and earlier allow remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-4979?

photokorn gallery: upgrade to newer than 1.81. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-4979 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4979 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-2009-4979 affect?

CVE-2009-4979 affects photokorn gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in Photokorn Gallery 1.81 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) where[], (2) sort, (3) order, and (4) Match parameters.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-4979 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting photokorn gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in Photokorn Gallery 1.81 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) where[], (2) sort, (3) order, and (4) Match parameters.

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 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2010-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keil-software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-08-25 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

keil-software photokorn gallery UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.81

Fixed in: newer than 1.81

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy photokorn-gallery || rpm -q photokorn-gallery || photokorn-gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.81 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade photokorn-gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade photokorn-gallery

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-2009-4979?

photokorn gallery: upgrade to newer than 1.81. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4979 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4979 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-2009-4979 affect?

CVE-2009-4979 affects photokorn gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in Photokorn Gallery 1.81 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) where[], (2) sort, (3) order, and (4) Match parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2009-4979?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

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