CVE-2009-3731 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 16 Dec 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into VMware help systems, potentially executing code or bypassing security controls.

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-2009-3731?

CVE-2009-3731 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Vmware Server, published on 16 Dec 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 WebWorks Help 2.0 through 5.0 in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 1 Build 208156; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware ESX 4.0; VMware Lab Manager 2.x; VMware vCenter Lab Manager 3.x and 4.x before 4.0.1; VMware Stage Manager 1.x before 4.0.1; WebWorks Publisher 6.x through 8.x; WebWorks Publisher 2003; and WebWorks ePublisher 9.0.x through 9.3, 2008.1 through 2008.4, and 2009.x before 2009.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) wwhelp_entry.html, reachable through index.html and wwhsec.htm, (2) wwhelp/wwhimpl/api.htm, (3) wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/frameset.htm, (4) wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/scripts/switch.js, or (5) the window.opener component in wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/bookmark.htm, related to (a) unspecified parameters and (b) messages used in topic links for the bookmarking functionality.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3731?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Vmware Esx Server, Vmware Lab Manager, Vmware Server, Vmware Stage Manager, Vmware Vcenter, Vmware Vcenter Lab Manager and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3731 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-2009-3731 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3731 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpjr-rv63-f738.