Vulnerability Description
Maxthon Browser 3.0.0.145 Alpha with Ultramode does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header that contains a javascript: URI, (2) entering a javascript: URI when specifying the content of a Refresh header, (3) injecting a Refresh header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI, or (4) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Refresh header; does not properly block data: URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (5) injecting a Location header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI or (6) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Location header; and does not properly handle javascript: URIs in HTML links within (a) 301 and (b) 302 error documents sent from web servers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (7) injecting a Location HTTP response header or (8) specifying the content of a Location HTTP response header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maxthon | Maxthon Browser | 3.0.0.145 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506163/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53001
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506163/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53001
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3018?
CVE-2009-3018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Maxthon Browser 3.0.0.145 Alpha with Ultramode does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (X...
How severe is CVE-2009-3018?
CVE-2009-3018 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Maxthon Maxthon Browser.