CVE-2009-4521 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the report parameter in Eclipse BIRT viewer, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2009-4521?
CVE-2009-4521 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in birt-viewer/run in Eclipse Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) before 2.5.0, as used in KonaKart and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the __report parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eclipse Birt.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4521?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4521 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-2009-4521 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4521 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r667-mpf5-fqrf.