How severe is CVE-2009-4159?

CVE-2009-4159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-4159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4159?

CVE-2009-4159 primarily affects Ivan Kartolo Direct Mail. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4159?

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

When was CVE-2009-4159 published?

CVE-2009-4159 was published on 2009-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4159

CVE-2009-4159 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ivan Kartolo Direct Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ivan Kartolo Direct Mail
Published: 2009-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the newsletter configuration feature in the backend module in the Direct Mail (direct_mail) extension 2.6.4 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4159?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the newsletter configuration feature in the backend module in the Direct Mail (direct_mail) extension 2.6.4 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-4159?: CVE-2009-4159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-4159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4159?: CVE-2009-4159 primarily affects Ivan Kartolo Direct Mail. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4159 published?: CVE-2009-4159 was published on 2009-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivan_kartolo:direct_mail:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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