CVE-2009-0038: XSS

Published Apr 17, 2009
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) ip, (3) username, or (4) description parameter to console/portal/Server/Monitoring; or (5) the PATHINFO to the default URI under console/portal/.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console>=2.1.0<2.1.4
2.1.4
Apache Geronimo=2.1.2
Apache Geronimo=2.1.1
Apache Geronimo=2.1
Apache Geronimo=2.1.3

Event History

Apr 17, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 2, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:12 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0038?

CVE-2009-0038 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0038?

To fix CVE-2009-0038, upgrade to Apache Geronimo version 2.1.4 or later to mitigate the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0038?

CVE-2009-0038 affects Apache Geronimo versions 2.1 through 2.1.3.

4

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2009-0038?

CVE-2009-0038 can allow remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through specific parameters in the web administration console.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2009-0038?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2009-0038 that leverage the XSS vulnerabilities in the affected versions of Apache Geronimo.

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