How severe is CVE-2009-0239?

CVE-2009-0239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0239?

CVE-2009-0239 affects Microsoft Windows Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0239?

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

When was CVE-2009-0239 published?

CVE-2009-0239 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0239

CVE-2009-0239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Search with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th 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: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Search
Published: 2009-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file that appears in a preview in a search result, aka "Script Execution in Windows Search Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0239?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file that appears in a preview in a search result, aka "Script Execution in Windows Search Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0239?: CVE-2009-0239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0239?: CVE-2009-0239 affects Microsoft Windows Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0239 published?: CVE-2009-0239 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_search:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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