CVE-2009-3485 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Juniper JUNOS J-Web interface via the PATH_INFO parameter.
- 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-2009-3485?
CVE-2009-3485 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Juniper Junos, published on 30 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 the J-Web interface in Juniper JUNOS 8.5R1.14 and 9.0R1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the default URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3485?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Juniper Junos.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3485?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3485 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-2009-3485 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3485 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6gf-8h7h-2hmw.