Improper input validation in Ryan.mcgeary Wp-Syntax

CVE-2009-2852

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.048 (91.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2852?
CVE-2009-2852 is a vulnerability in Ryan.mcgeary Wp-Syntax, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2009-08-18.
Is CVE-2009-2852 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.