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CVE-2009-2898

3.5 · LOW

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;…

Published Oct 13, 2009springsourceCWE-79EPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2009-2898 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting springsource application_management_suite. It was published on October 13, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from springsource. Update application_management_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcorelabs.coresecurity.com/index.php?module=Wiki&action=view&type=advisory&name=Hyperic_HQ_Multiple_XSSRefjira.hyperic.com/browse/HHQ-3390Refsecunia.com/advisories/36935Refwww.coresecurity.com/content/hyperic-hq-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.osvdb.org/58611Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506935/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506950/100/0/threadedRefwww.springsource.com/security/hyperic-hqRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53660Refcorelabs.coresecurity.com/index.php?module=Wiki&action=view&type=advisory&name=Hyperic_HQ_Multiple_XSS

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2898?

CVE-2009-2898 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting springsource application_management_suite. It was published on October 13, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-2898?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2898?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from springsource. Update application_management_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2898?

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