CVE-2009-2898: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 13 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alerts list feature 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 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SpringSource tc Server | =6.0.20-b | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.0 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.0.0 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.2-beta_1 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2-beta_1 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.2 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.5 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.1.1 | |
| Springsource Application Management Suite | =2.0.0-sr3 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.1 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.3 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.1.2 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.0.2 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.1.0 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.6 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.0.1 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.0.3 | |
| VMware Hyperic HQ | =3.2.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://jira.hyperic.com/browse/HHQ-3390
- http://corelabs.coresecurity.com/index.php?module=Wiki&action=view&type=advisory&name=Hyperic_HQ_Multiple_XSS
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/hyperic-hq-vulnerabilities
- http://www.osvdb.org/58611
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36935
- http://www.springsource.com/security/hyperic-hq
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53660
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506950/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506935/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2898?
CVE-2009-2898 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2898?
To fix CVE-2009-2898, upgrade to Hyperic HQ version 3.2.6.1 or later, or 4.0.3.1 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-2898?
CVE-2009-2898 affects SpringSource Hyperic HQ versions prior to 3.2.6.1, 4.0.3.1, and tc Server version 6.0.20.B.
What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2009-2898?
CVE-2009-2898 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Alerts list feature.
Is CVE-2009-2898 specific to certain versions of Hyperic HQ?
Yes, CVE-2009-2898 is specific to various versions of Hyperic HQ including 3.2.x, 4.0.x, and 4.1.x before their respective patches.
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