How severe is CVE-2009-1729?

CVE-2009-1729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1729?

CVE-2009-1729 primarily affects Sun Java System Communications Express. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1729?

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

When was CVE-2009-1729 published?

CVE-2009-1729 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1729

CVE-2009-1729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Communications Express 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Communications Express
Published: 2009-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Communications Express 6 2005Q4 (aka 6.2) and 6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the abperson_displayName parameter to uwc/abs/search.xml in the Add Contact implementation in the Personal Address Book component or (2) the temporaryCalendars parameter to uwc/base/UWCMain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1729?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Communications Express 6 2005Q4 (aka 6.2) and 6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the abperson_displayName parameter to uwc/abs/search.xml in the Add Contact implementation in the Personal Address Book component or (2) the temporaryCalendars parameter to uwc/base/UWCMain.
How severe is CVE-2009-1729?: CVE-2009-1729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1729?: CVE-2009-1729 primarily affects Sun Java System Communications Express. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1729 published?: CVE-2009-1729 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.3:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.3:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:6.3:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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