How severe is CVE-2009-4224?

CVE-2009-4224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4224?

CVE-2009-4224 primarily affects Basic-cms Sweetrice. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4224?

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

When was CVE-2009-4224 published?

CVE-2009-4224 was published on 2009-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4224

CVE-2009-4224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basic-cms Sweetrice 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Basic-cms Sweetrice
Published: 2009-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SweetRice 0.5.4, 0.5.3, and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_dir parameter to (1) _plugin/subscriber/inc/post.php and (2) as/lib/news_modify.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4224?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SweetRice 0.5.4, 0.5.3, and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_dir parameter to (1) _plugin/subscriber/inc/post.php and (2) as/lib/news_modify.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-4224?: CVE-2009-4224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4224?: CVE-2009-4224 primarily affects Basic-cms Sweetrice. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4224 published?: CVE-2009-4224 was published on 2009-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basic-cms:sweetrice:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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