How severe is CVE-2009-1593?

CVE-2009-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1593?

CVE-2009-1593 primarily affects Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1593?

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

When was CVE-2009-1593 published?

CVE-2009-1593 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1593

CVE-2009-1593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall 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: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall
Published: 2009-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SCRIPT element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1593?: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SCRIPT element.
How severe is CVE-2009-1593?: CVE-2009-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1593?: CVE-2009-1593 primarily affects Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1593 published?: CVE-2009-1593 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:armorlogic:profense_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:armorlogic:profense_web_application_firewall:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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