CVE-2009-4851 json
The activation resend function in the Profiles module in XOOPS before 2.4.1 sends activation codes in response to arbitrary activation requ…
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2009-4814
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The activation resend function in the Profiles module in XOOPS before 2.4.1 sends activation codes in response to arbitrary activation requests, which allows remote attackers to bypass administrative approval via a request involving activate.php.
Patch / fix
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1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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xoops.org
/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5096
patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/37274
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3256
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
- xoops.org /modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=319132
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4851
- NVD CVE-2009-4851
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