What is the severity of CVE-2009-2431?

The severity of CVE-2009-2431 is classified as moderate due to exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2431?

To fix CVE-2009-2431, upgrade to a newer version of WordPress that does not expose the author's username in HTML comments.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2009-2431?

CVE-2009-2431 specifically affects WordPress version 2.7.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2431?

CVE-2009-2431 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive information from the HTML source.

Can CVE-2009-2431 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2431 can be exploited remotely by attackers to obtain sensitive information.

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CVE-2009-2431

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CWE

10/7/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2431: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jul 10 2009(Updated: )

WordPress 2.7.1 places the username of a post's author in an HTML comment, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress	=2.7.1

Remedy

http://www.osvdb.org/55716

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1833

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2431?
The severity of CVE-2009-2431 is classified as moderate due to exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2431?
To fix CVE-2009-2431, upgrade to a newer version of WordPress that does not expose the author's username in HTML comments.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2009-2431?
CVE-2009-2431 specifically affects WordPress version 2.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2431?
CVE-2009-2431 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive information from the HTML source.
Can CVE-2009-2431 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2431 can be exploited remotely by attackers to obtain sensitive information.

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