How severe is CVE-2009-1261?

CVE-2009-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1261?

CVE-2009-1261 affects Webhelpdesk Web Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1261?

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

When was CVE-2009-1261 published?

CVE-2009-1261 was published on 2009-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1261

CVE-2009-1261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webhelpdesk Web Help Desk 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webhelpdesk Web Help Desk
Published: 2009-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Web Help Desk 9.1.22 (evaluation version) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Report Name, (2) Asset No., and (3) Full Name fields in a Models action. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1261?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Web Help Desk 9.1.22 (evaluation version) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Report Name, (2) Asset No., and (3) Full Name fields in a Models action. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-1261?: CVE-2009-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1261?: CVE-2009-1261 affects Webhelpdesk Web Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1261 published?: CVE-2009-1261 was published on 2009-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webhelpdesk:web_help_desk:9.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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