CVE-2009-1275: XSS
First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )
Apache Tiles 2.1 before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, evaluates Expression Language (EL) expressions twice in certain circumstances, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to the (1) `tiles:putAttribute` and (2) `tiles:insertTemplate` JSP tags.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.tiles:tiles-core | >=2.1<2.1.2 | 2.1.2 |
| All of | ||
| Apache Struts 2 | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apache Tiles | =2.1.0 | |
| Apache Tiles | =2.1.1 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | ||
| Apache Tiles | =2.1.0 | |
| Apache Tiles | =2.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/TILES-351
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/tiles/framework/trunk/src/site/apt/security/security-bulletin-1.apt?revision=741913
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34657
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1275
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2c6q-rgvj-66rx (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1275?
CVE-2009-1275 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1275?
To fix CVE-2009-1275, upgrade to Apache Tiles version 2.1.2 or later.
What versions of Apache Tiles are affected by CVE-2009-1275?
CVE-2009-1275 affects Apache Tiles versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1.
Can CVE-2009-1275 affect websites using Apache Struts?
Yes, CVE-2009-1275 can impact websites using Apache Struts if they also utilize affected versions of Apache Tiles.
What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2009-1275?
CVE-2009-1275 can be exploited to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
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