CVE-2009-4748
CVE-2009-4748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andrew Charlton My Category Order with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Andrew Charlton My Category Order
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in mycategoryorder.php in the My Category Order plugin 2.8 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parentID parameter in an act_OrderCategories action to wp-admin/post-new.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4748?
- SQL injection vulnerability in mycategoryorder.php in the My Category Order plugin 2.8 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parentID parameter in an act_OrderCategories action to wp-admin/post-new.php.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4748?
- CVE-2009-4748 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4748 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-2009-4748?
- CVE-2009-4748 primarily affects Andrew Charlton My Category Order. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4748?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-4748 published?
- CVE-2009-4748 was published on 2010-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/wpmco-sql.txt
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9150
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35704
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51727
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_charlton:my_category_order:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_charlton:my_category_order:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_charlton:my_category_order:2.6.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_charlton:my_category_order:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_charlton:my_category_order:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 64.202.190.35 (ipv4-addr)
- 103.253.245.96 (ipv4-addr)
- 213.199.35.105 (ipv4-addr)
- 47.251.12.114 (ipv4-addr)
- 45.56.218.235 (ipv4-addr)