CVE-2009-2852

N/A Unknown
Published: August 18, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9431
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36040
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2456
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52457
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9431
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36040
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2456
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52457
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.2%
84th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

ryan.mcgeary wordpress

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