How severe is CVE-2009-0038?

CVE-2009-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0038?

CVE-2009-0038 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0038 published?

CVE-2009-0038 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0038

CVE-2009-0038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2009-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) ip, (3) username, or (4) description parameter to console/portal/Server/Monitoring; or (5) the PATH_INFO to the default URI under console/portal/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0038?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) ip, (3) username, or (4) description parameter to console/portal/Server/Monitoring; or (5) the PATH_INFO to the default URI under console/portal/.
How severe is CVE-2009-0038?: CVE-2009-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0038?: CVE-2009-0038 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0038 published?: CVE-2009-0038 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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