CVE-2009-2143

CVE-2009-2143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Firestats with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in firestats-wordpress.php in the FireStats plugin before 1.6.2-stable for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fs_javascript parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2143?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in firestats-wordpress.php in the FireStats plugin before 1.6.2-stable for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fs_javascript parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-2143?
CVE-2009-2143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2143?
CVE-2009-2143 primarily affects Firestats. In total, 66 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2143 published?
CVE-2009-2143 was published on 2009-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (66)

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