CVE-2009-4239 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Web console of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4239?
CVE-2009-4239 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 9 Dec 2009. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web console in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1 before FP1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4239?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4239 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-2009-4239 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4239 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66c8-867q-m2rx.