How severe is CVE-2009-0294?

CVE-2009-0294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0294?

CVE-2009-0294 affects Webmobo Wbnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0294 published?

CVE-2009-0294 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0294

CVE-2009-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmobo Wbnews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Webmobo Wbnews
Published: 2009-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WB News 2.0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[installdir] parameter to (1) search.php, (2) archive.php, (3) comments.php, and (4) news.php; (5) News.php, (6) SendFriend.php, (7) Archive.php, and (8) Comments.php in base/; and possibly other components, different vectors than CVE-2007-1288.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0294?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WB News 2.0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[installdir] parameter to (1) search.php, (2) archive.php, (3) comments.php, and (4) news.php; (5) News.php, (6) SendFriend.php, (7) Archive.php, and (8) Comments.php in base/; and possibly other components, different vectors than CVE-2007-1288.
How severe is CVE-2009-0294?: CVE-2009-0294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0294?: CVE-2009-0294 affects Webmobo Wbnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0294 published?: CVE-2009-0294 was published on 2009-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmobo:wbnews:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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