How severe is CVE-2009-1201?

CVE-2009-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1201?

CVE-2009-1201 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1201?

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

When was CVE-2009-1201 published?

CVE-2009-1201 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1201

CVE-2009-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
Published: 2009-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in the csco_wrap_js function in /+CSCOL+/cte.js in WebVPN on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) device with software 8.0(4), 8.1.2, and 8.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass a DOM wrapper and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by setting CSCO_WebVPN['process'] to the name of a crafted function, aka Bug ID CSCsy80694.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1201?: Eval injection vulnerability in the csco_wrap_js function in /+CSCOL+/cte.js in WebVPN on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) device with software 8.0(4), 8.1.2, and 8.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass a DOM wrapper and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by setting CSCO_WebVPN['process'] to the name of a crafted function, aka Bug ID CSCsy80694.
How severe is CVE-2009-1201?: CVE-2009-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1201?: CVE-2009-1201 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1201 published?: CVE-2009-1201 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:8.0\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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