CVE-2009-4851: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-4851: The activation resend function in the Profiles module in XOOPS before 2.4.1 sends activation codes in respo...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

XOOPS sites older than 2.4.1 could let an outsider request account activation data and bypass administrator approval. The business risk is unauthorized account activation, especially where registration approval protects private content, member-only workflows, or administrative onboarding gates. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing XOOPS installations before 2.4.1 with the Profiles module and registration approval workflows enabled. The source bundle does not identify specific CPEs or deployment configurations. Prioritize remediation for public XOOPS sites that depend on administrator approval for account control. Lower priority if XOOPS is absent, already upgraded, or registration is disabled. Mitigation focus: Identify any XOOPS installations and record their versions.; Upgrade XOOPS installations before 2.4.1 to 2.4.1 or later.; Review XOOPS vendor guidance and release notes for related fixes..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2010, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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