CVE-2009-1526

Name: CVE-2009-1526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-05T20:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows local users to create or overwrite any file via a symlink attack on an arbitrary file in a certain temporary directory, related to a request for this temporary file in the PATH_INFO to the CMD_DB script during a backup action.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JBMC Software DirectAdmin before 1.334 allows local users to create or overwrite any file via a symlink attack on an arbitrary file in a certain temporary directory, related to a request for this temporary file in the PATH_INFO to the CMD_DB script during a backup action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Directadmin	Directadmin	< 1.33.4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-04/0228.htmlBroken Link
http://osvdb.org/54014Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34861Vendor Advisory
http://www.directadmin.com/features.php?id=968Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-04/0228.htmlBroken Link
http://osvdb.org/54014Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34861Vendor Advisory
http://www.directadmin.com/features.php?id=968Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1526?

How severe is CVE-2009-1526?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1526?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST