CVE-2009-1798
CVE-2009-1798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apc Network Management Card 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: Apc Network Management Card
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities on the Network Management Card (NMC) on American Power Conversion (APC) Switched Rack PDU (aka Rack Mount Power Distribution) devices and other devices allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the login_username vector for Forms/login1 is already covered by CVE-2009-4406.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1798?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities on the Network Management Card (NMC) on American Power Conversion (APC) Switched Rack PDU (aka Rack Mount Power Distribution) devices and other devices allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the login_username vector for Forms/login1 is already covered by CVE-2009-4406.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1798?
- CVE-2009-1798 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1798 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-2009-1798?
- CVE-2009-1798 primarily affects Apc Network Management Card. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1798?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1798 published?
- CVE-2009-1798 was published on 2009-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://holisticinfosec.org/content/view/111/45/
- http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=10887
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37744
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/166739
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:apc:network_management_card:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:apc:switched_rack_pdu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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