CVE-2009-2283 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Sun Java Web Console help pages, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2009-2283?
CVE-2009-2283 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 1 Jul 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the help jsp scripts in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5, and Sun Java Web Console in Solaris 10, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2283?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Java Web Console, Sun Solaris.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2283 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-2009-2283 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2283 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2449-jcgg-97px.