Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebWorks Help 2.0 through 5.0 in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 1 Build 208156; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware ESX 4.0; VMware Lab Manager 2.x; VMware vCenter Lab Manager 3.x and 4.x before 4.0.1; VMware Stage Manager 1.x before 4.0.1; WebWorks Publisher 6.x through 8.x; WebWorks Publisher 2003; and WebWorks ePublisher 9.0.x through 9.3, 2008.1 through 2008.4, and 2009.x before 2009.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) wwhelp_entry.html, reachable through index.html and wwhsec.htm, (2) wwhelp/wwhimpl/api.htm, (3) wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/frameset.htm, (4) wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/scripts/switch.js, or (5) the window.opener component in wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/bookmark.htm, related to (a) unspecified parameters and (b) messages used in topic links for the bookmarking functionality.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webworks | Epublisher | 9.0 |
| Webworks | Help | 2.0 |
| Webworks | Publisher | 6.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Vmware | Esx Server | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Lab Manager | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Server | 2.0.2 |
| Vmware | Stage Manager | <= 4.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Lab Manager | 3.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Stage Manager | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-12/0229.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000073.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38749
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38842
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023683
- http://www.osvdb.org/62738
- http://www.osvdb.org/62739
- http://www.osvdb.org/62740
- http://www.osvdb.org/62741
- http://www.osvdb.org/62742
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509883/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37346Patch
- http://www.webworks.com/Security/2009-0001/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-12/0229.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3731?
CVE-2009-3731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebWorks Help 2.0 through 5.0 in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 1 Build 208156; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware ESX 4.0; VMware Lab Manager 2.x; VM...
How severe is CVE-2009-3731?
CVE-2009-3731 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-2009-3731?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webworks Epublisher, Webworks Help, Webworks Publisher, Vmware Vcenter, Microsoft Windows.