CVE-2009-1796 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via error pages in Sun Java System Portal Server, 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-2009-1796?

CVE-2009-1796 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server 6.3.1, 7.1, and 7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to an error page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1796?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Portal Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1796 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-2009-1796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fpj9-r54f-3vw8.