HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1659
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CVE-2009-1659

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 18, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/uploadimage.php in eLitius 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files via an avatar file with an accepted Content-Type such as image/gif, then requesting the file in admin/banners/.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1659 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1659. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

intelliants1 product(s)
elitius
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1248
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1248

All References (8)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34813Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1248Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50305
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8603
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34813Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1248Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50305
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8603

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1659
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 18, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1659 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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