CVE-2009-0796

CVE-2009-0796 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Perl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Apache Mod Perl
• Published: 2009-04-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Status.pm in Apache::Status and Apache2::Status in mod_perl1 and mod_perl2 for the Apache HTTP Server, when /perl-status is accessible, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0796?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Status.pm in Apache::Status and Apache2::Status in mod_perl1 and mod_perl2 for the Apache HTTP Server, when /perl-status is accessible, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI.

How severe is CVE-2009-0796?

CVE-2009-0796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0796 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0796?

CVE-2009-0796 primarily affects Apache Mod Perl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0796?

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

When was CVE-2009-0796 published?

CVE-2009-0796 was published on 2009-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34597
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021508.1-1
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021709.1-1
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
• http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/perl/modperl/branches/1.x/lib/Apache/Status.pm?r1=177851&r2=761081&pathrev=761081&diff_format=h
• http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&revision=761081
• http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/modperl/modperl-cvs/99477#99477
• http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/modperl/modperl/99475#99475
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:091
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502709/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34383
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021988
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0943
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=494402
• https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2009-0796
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8488

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_perl:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_perl:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

• 37.120.213.13 (ipv4-addr)
• 181.143.162.230 (ipv4-addr)
• 61.19.69.203 (ipv4-addr)
• 41.75.114.30 (ipv4-addr)
• 50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
• 190.151.130.5 (ipv4-addr)
• 160.251.202.50 (ipv4-addr)
• 105.27.148.94 (ipv4-addr)