How severe is CVE-2009-1525?

CVE-2009-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1525?

CVE-2009-1525 affects Directadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1525?

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-2009-1525 published?

CVE-2009-1525 was published on 2009-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1525

CVE-2009-1525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Directadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Directadmin
Published: 2009-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

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?: CVE-2009-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1525?: CVE-2009-1525 affects Directadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1525?: 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-2009-1525 published?: CVE-2009-1525 was published on 2009-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:directadmin:directadmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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