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CVE-2009-2851

MediumPublished

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or...

Published: Aug 18, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 24, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

7.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a comment author URL.

Sources

WordPress Core 2.8.1 - 'url' Cross-Site ScriptingExploit
superfreakaz0rz · php · Jul 24, 2009

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