CVE-2009-1691: XSS

Published Jun 10, 2009
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to insufficient access control for standard JavaScript prototypes in other domains.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Safari=3.1.2
Safari=3.2.1
Safari=0.9
Safari=1.3.2
Safari=1.2
Safari=3.0.4
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=1.3.1
Safari=2.0.4
Safari=3.0
Safari=3.2.3
Safari=1.1
Safari<=4.0_beta
Safari=3.1
Safari=2.0
Safari=3.0.2
Safari=1.0.3
Safari=1.0
Safari=2.0.2
Safari=3.1.1
Safari=1.3
Safari=0.8
Safari=3.2
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=3.0.1
Safari=3.1.2
Safari<=3.2.3
Safari=3.0.2
Safari=3.1
Safari=3.1.1
Safari=3.0
Safari=3.2.2
Safari=3.2.1
Safari=3.0.4

Event History

Jun 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1691?

CVE-2009-1691 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1691?

To fix CVE-2009-1691, users should upgrade to the latest version of Apple Safari that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1691?

Affected versions of Safari include all versions prior to 4.0 on both Mac and Windows.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1691?

CVE-2009-1691 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2009-1691 be exploited by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2009-1691 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

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