CVE-2009-1593 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks via modified script end tags due to improper negative model implementation in Armorlogic Profense WAF.
- 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-2009-1593?
CVE-2009-1593 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 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
Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SCRIPT element.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1593 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-2009-1593 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1593 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69gh-7rj2-j87c.