How severe is CVE-2009-4461?

CVE-2009-4461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4461?

CVE-2009-4461 affects Flatpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4461?

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

When was CVE-2009-4461 published?

CVE-2009-4461 was published on 2009-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4461

CVE-2009-4461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Flatpress
Published: 2009-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FlatPress 0.909 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) contact.php, (2) login.php, and (3) search.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4461?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FlatPress 0.909 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) contact.php, (2) login.php, and (3) search.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-4461?: CVE-2009-4461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4461?: CVE-2009-4461 affects Flatpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4461 published?: CVE-2009-4461 was published on 2009-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flatpress:flatpress:0.909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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