CVE-2009-0422: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0422: Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_g...

Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter to admin/index.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0422 affects old phpList installations. A remotely reachable admin entry point could be abused to make the application load a local file chosen through request input. For executives, the concern is legacy public-facing software that may expose sensitive files or enable code execution paths. Exposure is most likely where phpList 2.10.8 or earlier is still deployed and lists/admin.php or admin/index.php is reachable to remote users. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or supported versions. Treat this as a legacy internet-exposure cleanup item with high priority if phpList is public-facing. The age of the issue lowers surprise risk, but public exploit references and remote reachability make unsupported deployments unacceptable. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire phpList 2.10.8 or earlier installations.; Check phpList vendor guidance for the supported fixed upgrade path.; Restrict public access to phpList administrative paths where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 5, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phplist-indexphp-file-include(47945)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
7778CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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