CVE-2009-2852 json
WP-Syntax plugin 0.9.1 and earlier for Wordpress, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via…
published 2009-08-18 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2842
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.8%
- EPSS 4.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
WP-Syntax plugin 0.9.1 and earlier for Wordpress, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the test_filter[wp_head] array parameter to test/index.php, which is used in a call to the call_user_func_array function.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-9431)
Exploit prediction
4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-9431 WordPress Plugin WP-Syntax 0.9.1 - Remote Command Execution webapps, 2009-08-27
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36040 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/9431
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/36040
vdb-entry, exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/52457
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2456
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2852
- NVD CVE-2009-2852
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