CVE-2009-5048 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 6 Nov 2019 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in Jetty's Cookie Dump Servlet allows attackers to execute scripts in victim browsers, potentially stealing cookies or session data.

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-2009-5048?

CVE-2009-5048 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2019. 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

Cookie Dump Servlet stored XSS vulnerability in jetty though 6.1.20.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mortbay Jetty.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5048 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-2009-5048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23gf-hmcg-fp4m.