CVE-2009-3440 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the option parameter in OSSIM, 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-2009-3440?
CVE-2009-3440 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 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 Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the option parameter to the default URI (aka the main menu).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alienvault Ossim.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3440 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-2009-3440 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3440 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m3rg-cpqq-v3gm.