CVE-2009-1681 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 10 Jun 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy and conduct clickjacking attacks by loading third-party content into subframes in Safari.

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-2009-1681?

CVE-2009-1681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 10 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

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 does not prevent web sites from loading third-party content into a subframe, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct "clickjacking" attacks via a crafted HTML document.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1681?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-1681 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1681 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j47h-fp92-hhrq.