CVE-2009-1525

Name: CVE-2009-1525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-05T20:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CMD_DB in JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name parameter during a restore action.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMD_DB in JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name parameter during a restore action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Directadmin	Directadmin	< 1.33.4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-04/0228.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://osvdb.org/54015Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34861Vendor Advisory
http://www.directadmin.com/features.php?id=968Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50167Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-04/0228.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://osvdb.org/54015Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34861Vendor Advisory
http://www.directadmin.com/features.php?id=968Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50167Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1525?

CMD_DB in JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name parameter during a restore action.

How severe is CVE-2009-1525?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1525?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1525?

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Source: NVD / NIST