CVE-2009-1554

CVE-2009-1554 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Woodstock 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ThemeServlet.java in Sun Woodstock 4.2, as used in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 string in the PATH_INFO, which is displayed on the 404 error page, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to theme/META-INF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1554?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ThemeServlet.java in Sun Woodstock 4.2, as used in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 string in the PATH_INFO, which is displayed on the 404 error page, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to theme/META-INF.
How severe is CVE-2009-1554?
CVE-2009-1554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1554 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1554?
CVE-2009-1554 affects Sun Woodstock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1554?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1554 published?
CVE-2009-1554 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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