CVE-2009-1879
CVE-2009-1879 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flex Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Adobe Flex Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.template.html in the express-install templates in the SDK in Adobe Flex before 3.4, when the installed Flash version is older than a specified requiredMajorVersion value, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1879?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.template.html in the express-install templates in the SDK in Adobe Flex before 3.4, when the installed Flash version is older than a specified requiredMajorVersion value, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1879?
- CVE-2009-1879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1879?
- CVE-2009-1879 affects Adobe Flex Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1879 published?
- CVE-2009-1879 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36374
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022748
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.html
- http://www.gdssecurity.com/l/b/2009/08/20/adobe-flex-3-3-sdk-dom-based-xss/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505948/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52608
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flex_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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