CVE-2009-0877 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 12 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Full Name or Subject fields in Sun Java System Communications Express.

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-2009-0877?

CVE-2009-0877 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Communications Express allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Full Name or (2) Subject field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0877?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Communications Express.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0877?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0877 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-2009-0877 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0877 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wqx4-27xw-wwjw.