How severe is CVE-2009-2898?

CVE-2009-2898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-2898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2898?

CVE-2009-2898 primarily affects Springsource Application Management Suite. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2898?

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

When was CVE-2009-2898 published?

CVE-2009-2898 was published on 2009-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2898

CVE-2009-2898 is a low-severity vulnerability in Springsource Application Management Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Springsource Application Management Suite
Published: 2009-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alerts list feature in the web interface in SpringSource Hyperic HQ 3.2.x before 3.2.6.1, 4.0.x before 4.0.3.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.2.1, and 4.2-beta1; Application Management Suite (AMS) 2.0.0.SR3; and tc Server 6.0.20.B allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2898?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alerts list feature in the web interface in SpringSource Hyperic HQ 3.2.x before 3.2.6.1, 4.0.x before 4.0.3.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.2.1, and 4.2-beta1; Application Management Suite (AMS) 2.0.0.SR3; and tc Server 6.0.20.B allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-2898?: CVE-2009-2898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-2898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2898?: CVE-2009-2898 primarily affects Springsource Application Management Suite. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2898 published?: CVE-2009-2898 was published on 2009-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:springsource:application_management_suite:2.0.0:sr3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:hyperic_hq:4.2:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:springsource:tc_server:6.0.20:b:*:*:*:*:*:*

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