CVE-2009-2852

Name: CVE-2009-2852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-18T21:00:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.81%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ryan.Mcgeary	Wp-Syntax	<= 0.9.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2852?

How severe is CVE-2009-2852?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2852?

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Source: NVD / NIST