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
- Ryan.mcgeary Wp-syntax
- Wordpress
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
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.