How severe is CVE-2009-1796?

CVE-2009-1796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1796?

CVE-2009-1796 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1796?

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

When was CVE-2009-1796 published?

CVE-2009-1796 was published on 2009-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1796

CVE-2009-1796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server 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% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Portal Server
Published: 2009-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server 6.3.1, 7.1, and 7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to an error page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1796?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server 6.3.1, 7.1, and 7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to an error page.
How severe is CVE-2009-1796?: CVE-2009-1796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1796?: CVE-2009-1796 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1796 published?: CVE-2009-1796 was published on 2009-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:6.3.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:6.3.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:6.3.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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