CVE-2009-0137 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Feb 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the local security zone via crafted feed URLs, requiring user interaction to visit the malicious link.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-0137?

CVE-2009-0137 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 13 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Safari RSS in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, and Windows XP and Vista, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the local security zone via a crafted feed: URL, related to "input validation issues."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0137?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0137?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2009-0137 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0137 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8www-x27c-37fg.