CVE-2009-1960Dokuwiki Code Injection
inc/init.php in DokuWiki 2009-02-14, rc2009-02-06, and rc2009-01-30, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the config_cascade[main][default][] parameter to doku.php.
Published Jun 8, 2009 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1960, UBUNTU-CVE-2009-1960
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1960 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Dokuwiki.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dokuwiki 0.0.20090214b-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
inc/init.php in DokuWiki 2009-02-14, rc2009-02-06, and rc2009-01-30, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the config_cascade[main][default][] parameter to doku.php. NOTE: PHP remote file inclusion is also possible in PHP 5 using ftp:// URLs.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DokuwikiDokuwiki | 2009-02-14, rc2009-01-30, rc2009-02-06 | 0.0.20090214b-1 |
Patched Releases
Dokuwiki
0.0.20090214b-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2009
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2009-1960
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2009-1960
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisory35218
- patchbugs.splitbrain.org
FAQ
Common Questions.
inc/init.php in DokuWiki 2009-02-14, rc2009-02-06, and rc2009-01-30, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the config_cascade[main][default][] parameter to doku.php.
Affected: Dokuwiki versions 2009-02-14, rc2009-01-30, rc2009-02-06. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dokuwiki 0.0.20090214b-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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