CVE-2009-4910 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 29 Jun 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the WebVPN portal of Cisco ASA devices, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2009-4910?

CVE-2009-4910 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2010. 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 the WebVPN portal on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5580 series devices with software before 8.1(2) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCsq78418.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4910?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Asa 5580.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4910?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4910 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-2009-4910 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4910 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2cxh-2m56-vm73.