CVE-2009-4159

Name: CVE-2009-4159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-02T17:30:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the newsletter configuration feature in the backend module in the Direct Mail (direct_mail) extension 2.6.4 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the newsletter configuration feature in the backend module in the Direct Mail (direct_mail) extension 2.6.4 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	<= 2.6.4
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.0.0
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.0.1
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.1.1
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.1.2
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.1.4
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.1.5
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.5.0
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.6.0
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.6.1
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.6.2
Ivan Kartolo	Direct Mail	2.6.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37552Vendor Advisory
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/direct_mail/2.6.5/Patch
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-018/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37166
http://secunia.com/advisories/37552Vendor Advisory
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/direct_mail/2.6.5/Patch
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-018/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37166

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4159?

How severe is CVE-2009-4159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4159?

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