CVE-2009-2897: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in hq/web/common/GenericError.jsp in the generic exception handler in the web interface in SpringSource Hyperic HQ 3.2.x before 3.2.6.1, 4.0.x before 4.0.3.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.2.1, and 4.2-beta1; Application Management Suite (AMS) 2.0.0.SR3; and tc Server 6.0.20.B allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via invalid values for numerical parameters, as demonstrated by an uncaught java.lang.NumberFormatException exception resulting from (1) the typeId parameter to mastheadAttach.do, (2) the eid parameter to Resource.do, and (3) the u parameter in a view action to admin/user/UserAdmin.do. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2897?
CVE-2009-2897 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data and web application integrity.
How can I fix CVE-2009-2897?
To fix CVE-2009-2897, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of SpringSource Hyperic HQ or Application Management Suite that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-2897?
CVE-2009-2897 affects SpringSource Hyperic HQ versions prior to 3.2.6.1, 4.0.3.1, 4.1.2.1, and 4.2-beta1.
Does CVE-2009-2897 affect SpringSource tc Server?
Yes, CVE-2009-2897 also affects certain versions of SpringSource tc Server, specifically version 6.0.20-b.
What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2009-2897?
CVE-2009-2897 consists of multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.