CVE-2009-1162 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Spam Quarantine login page via the referrer parameter, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2009-1162?
CVE-2009-1162 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 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 the Spam Quarantine login page in Cisco IronPort AsyncOS before 6.5.2 on Series C, M, and X appliances allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the referrer parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1162?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cisco Ironport Asyncos, Cisco Ironport Email Security Appliances.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1162 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-2009-1162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv6f-j4gh-pcgv.