How severe is CVE-2009-4174?

CVE-2009-4174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4174?

CVE-2009-4174 primarily affects Cutephp Cutenews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4174?

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

When was CVE-2009-4174 published?

CVE-2009-4174 was published on 2009-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4174

CVE-2009-4174 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cutephp Cutenews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cutephp Cutenews
Published: 2009-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The editnews module in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 and UTF-8 CuteNews before 8b, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users with Journalist or Editor access to bypass administrative moderation and edit previously submitted articles via a modified id parameter in a doeditnews action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4174?: The editnews module in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 and UTF-8 CuteNews before 8b, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users with Journalist or Editor access to bypass administrative moderation and edit previously submitted articles via a modified id parameter in a doeditnews action.
How severe is CVE-2009-4174?: CVE-2009-4174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4174?: CVE-2009-4174 primarily affects Cutephp Cutenews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4174 published?: CVE-2009-4174 was published on 2009-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cutephp:cutenews:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:korn19:utf-8_cutenews:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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