CVE-2009-4459: XSS
First published: Wed Dec 30 2009(Updated: )
Redmine 0.8.7 and earlier uses the title tag before defining the character encoding in a meta tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and inject arbitrary script via UTF-7 encoded values in the title parameter to a new issue page, which may be interpreted as script by Internet Explorer 7 and 8.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redmine | =0.6.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.4.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.6 | |
| Redmine | <=0.8.7 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.0-rc1 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.4 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.2.2 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.3 | |
| Redmine | =0.6.3 | |
| Redmine | =0.5.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.6.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.2 | |
| Redmine | =0.7.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.4 | |
| Redmine | =0.6.2 | |
| Redmine | =0.4.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.0-rc1 | |
| Redmine | =0.1.0 | |
| Redmine | =0.6.4 | |
| Redmine | =0.4.2 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.5 | |
| Redmine | =0.2.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.3 | |
| Redmine | =0.5.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.1 | |
| Redmine | =0.8.2 | |
| Redmine | =0.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4459?
CVE-2009-4459 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4459?
To mitigate CVE-2009-4459, users should upgrade to a newer version of Redmine that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
Which versions of Redmine are affected by CVE-2009-4459?
CVE-2009-4459 impacts Redmine versions 0.8.7 and earlier, including several specific earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4459?
CVE-2009-4459 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that enables attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2009-4459?
The risks of CVE-2009-4459 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the execution of malicious scripts in the context of users' browsers.
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