How severe is CVE-2009-2736?

CVE-2009-2736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2736?

CVE-2009-2736 affects Sun-jester Opennews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2736?

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

When was CVE-2009-2736 published?

CVE-2009-2736 was published on 2009-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2736

CVE-2009-2736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun-jester Opennews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sun-jester Opennews
Published: 2009-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Static code injection vulnerability in admin.php in sun-jester OpenNews 1.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into config.php via the "Overall Width" field in a setconfig action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2736?: Static code injection vulnerability in admin.php in sun-jester OpenNews 1.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into config.php via the "Overall Width" field in a setconfig action.
How severe is CVE-2009-2736?: CVE-2009-2736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2736?: CVE-2009-2736 affects Sun-jester Opennews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2736 published?: CVE-2009-2736 was published on 2009-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun-jester:opennews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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