CVE-2009-2851
UnknownEPSS 7.90%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a comment author URL.. EPSS estimates a 7.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a comment author URL.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.8.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278492Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://wordpress.org/development/2009/07/wordpress-2-8-2/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1871Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=512900Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01241.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01253.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278492Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://wordpress.org/development/2009/07/wordpress-2-8-2/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1871Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=512900Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01241.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01253.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2851?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a comment author URL.
How severe is CVE-2009-2851?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2851 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2851?
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-2009-2851?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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