CVE-2009-2898 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via the Alerts list Description field in Hyperic HQ, potentially compromising other users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2898?
CVE-2009-2898 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alerts list feature in the web interface in SpringSource Hyperic HQ 3.2.x before 3.2.6.1, 4.0.x before 4.0.3.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.2.1, and 4.2-beta1; Application Management Suite (AMS) 2.0.0.SR3; and tc Server 6.0.20.B allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2898?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Springsource Application Management Suite, Springsource Hyperic Hq, Springsource Tc Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2898 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-2009-2898 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2898 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mp6-x287-jf43.