CVE-2009-0247 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks in 53KF Web IM by sending crafted messages, bypassing client-side protections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0247?
CVE-2009-0247 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The server for 53KF Web IM 2009 Home, Professional, and Enterprise editions relies on client-side protection mechanisms against cross-site scripting (XSS), which allows remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks by using a modified client to send a crafted IM message, related to the msg variable.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 53kf Web Im 2009.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0247 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-2009-0247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-889v-735q-h2mp.