CVE-2009-2558

Name: CVE-2009-2558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-21T17:30:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2558 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. system/message.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to post news messages via a direct request.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

system/message.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to post news messages via a direct request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adminnewstools	Admin News Tools	2.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2558?

system/message.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to post news messages via a direct request.

How severe is CVE-2009-2558?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2558 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2558?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2558?

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Source: NVD / NIST