How severe is CVE-2009-1440?

CVE-2009-1440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1440?

CVE-2009-1440 affects Amule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1440?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1440 published?

CVE-2009-1440 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1440

CVE-2009-1440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amule with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amule
Published: 2009-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in DownloadListCtrl.cpp in amule 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to conduct argument injection attacks into a command for mplayer via a crafted filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1440?: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in DownloadListCtrl.cpp in amule 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to conduct argument injection attacks into a command for mplayer via a crafted filename.
How severe is CVE-2009-1440?: CVE-2009-1440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1440?: CVE-2009-1440 affects Amule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1440 published?: CVE-2009-1440 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amule:amule:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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