CVE-2009-0796 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI in Apache mod_perl status pages, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.
- 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-2009-0796?
CVE-2009-0796 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 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-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Status.pm in Apache::Status and Apache2::Status in mod_perl1 and mod_perl2 for the Apache HTTP Server, when /perl-status is accessible, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0796?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Mod Perl.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0796?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2009-0796 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0796 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0796, GHSA-22g4-6c36-68p9.