How severe is CVE-2009-3440?

CVE-2009-3440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3440?

CVE-2009-3440 primarily affects Alienvault Ossim. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3440?

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

When was CVE-2009-3440 published?

CVE-2009-3440 was published on 2009-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3440

CVE-2009-3440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Ossim 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Alienvault Ossim
Published: 2009-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the option parameter to the default URI (aka the main menu).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3440?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the option parameter to the default URI (aka the main menu).
How severe is CVE-2009-3440?: CVE-2009-3440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3440?: CVE-2009-3440 primarily affects Alienvault Ossim. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3440 published?: CVE-2009-3440 was published on 2009-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:ossim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:ossim:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:ossim:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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