CVE-2009-2602

Name: CVE-2009-2602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-27T14:30:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2602 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. R2 Newsletter Lite, Pro, and Stats stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request for admin.mdb.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

R2 Newsletter Lite, Pro, and Stats stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request for admin.mdb.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
R2newsletter	R2 Newsletter Lite	All versions
R2newsletter	R2 Newsletter Pro	All versions
R2newsletter	R2 Newsletter Stats	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35312Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8849
http://secunia.com/advisories/35312Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8849

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2602?

How severe is CVE-2009-2602?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2602 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2602?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST