How severe is CVE-2009-2283?

CVE-2009-2283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2283?

CVE-2009-2283 primarily affects Sun Java Web Console. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2283?

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

When was CVE-2009-2283 published?

CVE-2009-2283 was published on 2009-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2283

CVE-2009-2283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Web Console 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java Web Console
Published: 2009-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the help jsp scripts in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5, and Sun Java Web Console in Solaris 10, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2283?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the help jsp scripts in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5, and Sun Java Web Console in Solaris 10, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2283?: CVE-2009-2283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2283?: CVE-2009-2283 primarily affects Sun Java Web Console. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2283 published?: CVE-2009-2283 was published on 2009-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:solaris8_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:solaris8_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:solaris9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:solaris9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:solaris9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:solaris9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:solaris9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:solaris9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:solaris9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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