CVE-2009-2334: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2334: wp-admin/admin.php in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 does not require administrative authenticatio...

wp-admin/admin.php in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 does not require administrative authentication to access the configuration of a plugin, which allows remote attackers to specify a configuration file in the page parameter to obtain sensitive information or modify this file, as demonstrated by the (1) collapsing-archives/options.txt, (2) akismet/readme.txt, (3) related-ways-to-take-action/options.php, (4) wp-security-scan/securityscan.php, and (5) wp-ids/ids-admin.php files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) and denial of service.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-2334 is an old WordPress and WordPress MU flaw where certain plugin configuration pages could be reached without proper admin authentication. Affected legacy sites may expose sensitive plugin information or allow configuration changes, with possible XSS or denial-of-service impact. Exposure is most likely on abandoned or legacy WordPress/WordPress MU installations older than 2.8.1, especially internet-facing sites with the cited plugin files. The source bundle does not identify modern supported versions as affected. Prioritize remediation if any legacy WordPress estate remains online. The issue is old, but any exposed vulnerable instance represents preventable risk because it can be reached remotely without admin authentication. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WordPress or WordPress MU to at least 2.8.1, preferably a supported current release.; Remove or isolate abandoned WordPress installations that cannot be upgraded.; Review vendor and distribution advisories for package-specific fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2009, 20:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-8538CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-7729CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-7701CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-8529CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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