CVE-2009-4052 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into IBM Rational Application Developer and Software Architect via XSS vulnerabilities in the JSF Widget Library.
- 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-2009-4052?
CVE-2009-4052 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 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 JSF Widget Library Runtime in IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software before 7.0.0.10 and Rational Software Architect before 7.0.0.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) the JSF Tree Control and (2) the JavaScript Resource Servlet.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4052?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Rational Application Developer for Websphere, Ibm Rational Software Architect.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4052 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-2009-4052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-275q-3f5q-vg5f.