CVE-2009-1934 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 5 Jun 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via query strings in Sun Java System Web Server when a 502 Gateway error occurs.

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-2009-1934?

CVE-2009-1934 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 Reverse Proxy Plug-in in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in situations that result in a 502 Gateway error.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1934?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Java System Web Server, Sun One Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1934?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1934 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-2009-1934 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1934 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wfgr-mjw4-7xpm.