CVE-2009-5099 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 13 Sep 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the outputType parameter in Pentaho BI Server.

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-2009-5099?

CVE-2009-5099 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2011. 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 ViewAction in Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the outputType parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5099?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pentaho Bi Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5099 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-2009-5099 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5099 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh75-h74m-97h7.