How severe is CVE-2009-1226?

CVE-2009-1226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1226?

CVE-2009-1226 primarily affects Podcast Generator. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1226 published?

CVE-2009-1226 was published on 2009-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1226

CVE-2009-1226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Podcast Generator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Podcast Generator
Published: 2009-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1226?: core/admin/delete.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-1226?: CVE-2009-1226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1226?: CVE-2009-1226 primarily affects Podcast Generator. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1226 published?: CVE-2009-1226 was published on 2009-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:0.96.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0_beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:podcast_generator:podcast_generator:1.0_beta4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Podcast Generator

CVE-2008-1124 — Medium (CVSS 6.8): Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Podcast Generator 1.0 BETA 2 and earlier allow remote attackers…
CVE-2009-1230 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Static code injection vulnerability in index.php in Podcast Generator 1.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated…
CVE-2008-1125 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Podcast Generator 1.0 BETA 2 and earlier allow remote attackers to read…
CVE-2008-1212 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in set_permissions.php in Podcast Generator 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to…

All CVEs affecting Podcast Generator →

Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities

CVE-2016-8363 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An issue was discovered in Moxa OnCell OnCellG3470A-LTE, AWK-1131A/3131A/4131A Series, AWK-3191 Series, AWK-5232/6232…
CVE-2016-7457 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges, or halt…
CVE-2015-7425 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data…
CVE-2015-8267 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The PasswordReset.Controllers.ResetController.ChangePasswordIndex method in PasswordReset.dll in Dovestones AD Self…
CVE-2015-7919 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SearchBlox 8.3 before 8.3.1 allows remote attackers to write to the config file, and consequently cause a denial of…
CVE-2015-7071 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The File Bookmark component in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism for…

Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →