CVE-2009-1684 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via event handlers in Apple Safari, potentially executing code or stealing data.
- 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-2009-1684?
CVE-2009-1684 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 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 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an event handler that triggers script execution in the context of the next loaded document.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1684?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2009-1684 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1684 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grrr-84rx-ch99.