How severe is CVE-2009-0470?

CVE-2009-0470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0470?

CVE-2009-0470 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0470?

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

When was CVE-2009-0470 published?

CVE-2009-0470 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0470

CVE-2009-0470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2009-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HTTP server in Cisco IOS 12.4(23) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the default URI under (1) level/15/exec/-/ or (2) exec/, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3821.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0470?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HTTP server in Cisco IOS 12.4(23) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the default URI under (1) level/15/exec/-/ or (2) exec/, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3821.
How severe is CVE-2009-0470?: CVE-2009-0470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0470?: CVE-2009-0470 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0470 published?: CVE-2009-0470 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4\(23\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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