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4.6

PHP‑Nuke Downloads module lets logged‑in users run database commands

CVE-2009-0302 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Downloads feature in PHP‑Nuke versions up to 8.1.0.3.5b can be tricked by a user who is already logged in to send specially crafted URLs that run unwanted database queries. This could let the attacker change, delete, or view data that should be protected. Apply the available security update or disable the Downloads module until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
php-nuke downloads_module 8.0
cpe:2.3:a:php-nuke:downloads_module:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 8.1.0.3.5b and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in the Add oper...
SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 8.1.0.3.5b and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in the Add operation to modules.php.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.6 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published27 Jan 2009
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-0302 · NVD
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