CVE-2009-1849: XSS

Published Jun 1, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MonitorBandwidth function in PRTG Traffic Grapher 6.2.2.977 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

95 affected components
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher<=6.2.977
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.0.7.139
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.0.8.154
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.1.0.256
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.1.0.257
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.1.0.265
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.1.0.266
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.0.356
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.0.357
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.0.363
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.0.364
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.1.385
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.2.1.386
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.0.470
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.0.471
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.498
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.505
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.510
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.522
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.534
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.562
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=4.3.1.566
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.0.1.300
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.0.1.310
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.0.1.356
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.0.3.379
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.0.3.398
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.1.0.452
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.1.1.474
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.548
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.549
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.559
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.560
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.565
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.566
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.574
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.575
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.581
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.2.0.582
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.687
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.738
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.739
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.758
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.759
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.812
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.813
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.833
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.834
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.862
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=5.3.0.863
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.2.255
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.2.256
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.258
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.259
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.261
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.262
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.284
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.3.285
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.332
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.333
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.335
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.336
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.393
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.4.394
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.5.417
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.5.441
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.5.442
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.5.450
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.5.451
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.585
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.586
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.601
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.602
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.625
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.626
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.675
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.0.6.676
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.683_beta
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.750
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.751
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.753
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.754
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.756
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.0.757
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.1.854
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.1.1.855
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.0.907
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.0.908
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.950
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.951
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.957
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.958
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.963
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher=6.2.1.964
Paessler Prtg Traffic Grapher6.0.5.416

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.paessler.com/support/kb/questions/prtg6history

Event History

Jun 1, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1849?

The severity of CVE-2009-1849 is classified as high due to its ability to allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1849?

To fix CVE-2009-1849, upgrade PRTG Traffic Grapher to a version later than 6.2.2.977 that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

Which versions of PRTG Traffic Grapher are affected by CVE-2009-1849?

CVE-2009-1849 affects all versions of PRTG Traffic Grapher prior to 6.2.2.977.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2009-1849?

CVE-2009-1849 allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising user sessions and stealing sensitive information.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2009-1849 without updating?

Without updating, mitigation of CVE-2009-1849 is limited, but implementing security measures such as input validation and content security policies may reduce risk.

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