CVE-2009-4520

Name: CVE-2009-4520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-31T19:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CCK Comment Reference module 5.x before 5.x-1.2 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read comments by using the autocomplete path.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CCK Comment Reference module 5.x before 5.x-1.2 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read comments by using the autocomplete path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	<= 5.x-1.1
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	<= 6.x-1.2
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	5.x-1.0
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	5.x-1.x-dev
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	6.x-1.0
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	6.x-1.1
Kristof De Jaeger	Commentreference	6.x-1.x-dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/617380Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37206Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36863Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3084Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/617380Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37206Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36863Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3084Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4520?

How severe is CVE-2009-4520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4520?

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