CVE-2009-2890

Name: CVE-2009-2890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-20T17:30:09.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in results.php in PHP Scripts Now Riddles allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchquery parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in results.php in PHP Scripts Now Riddles allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchquery parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.07%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpscriptsnow	Riddles	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2890?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in results.php in PHP Scripts Now Riddles allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchquery parameter.

How severe is CVE-2009-2890?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2890 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2890?

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Are you affected by CVE-2009-2890?

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Source: NVD / NIST