CVE-2009-4127 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript with Chrome privileges via the Wikipedia Toolbar extension, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-4127?
CVE-2009-4127 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Wikipedia Toolbar extension before 0.5.9.2 for Firefox allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with Chrome privileges via vectors involving unspecified Toolbar buttons and the eval function. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4127?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wikipedia Wikipedia Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4127?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4127 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-4127 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4127 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5wgm-hp6v-w7qm.