CVE-2009-0354 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy and execute cross-site scripting attacks in Mozilla Firefox via specific JavaScript vectors.

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
Available

What is CVE-2009-0354?

CVE-2009-0354 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 4 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

Cross-domain vulnerability in js/src/jsobj.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and access the properties of an arbitrary window and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via vectors involving a chrome XBL method and the window.eval function.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0354?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0354?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2009-0354 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0354 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f7gf-49mv-q3m5.

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