CVE-2009-4842 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in VirtualIQ Pro, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4842?
CVE-2009-4842 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ToutVirtual VirtualIQ Pro 3.5 build 8691 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) addNewDept, (2) deptId, or (3) deptDesc parameter to tvserver/server/user/addDepartment.jsp; or the (4) firstName, (5) lastName, or (6) email parameter in a save action to tvserver/user/user.do. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Toutvirtual Virtualiq.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4842 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-2009-4842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gmg-j53c-r9h6.