CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1220: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 01 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in +webvpn+/index.html in WebVPN on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5520 with software 7.2(4)30 and earlier 7.2 versions including 7.2(2)22, and 8.0(4)28 and earlier 8.0 versions, when clientless mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Host HTTP header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Cisco IOS=7.2\(2\)22
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=5520
Cisco IOS=7.2\(2\)22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1220?

    CVE-2009-1220 is classified as a medium-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1220?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-1220, upgrade the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance to a version that is not vulnerable.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1220?

    CVE-2009-1220 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances 5520 running software versions 7.2(4)30 and earlier, including 7.2(2)22 and 8.0(4)28.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1220?

    CVE-2009-1220 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

  • When was CVE-2009-1220 disclosed?

    CVE-2009-1220 was publicly disclosed in March 2009.

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