Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redmine | Redmine | <= 0.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37425
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54947
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37425
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54947
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4459?
CVE-2009-4459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 scri...
How severe is CVE-2009-4459?
CVE-2009-4459 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-2009-4459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redmine Redmine.