How severe is CVE-2009-3487?

CVE-2009-3487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-3487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3487?

CVE-2009-3487 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3487?

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

When was CVE-2009-3487 published?

CVE-2009-3487 was published on 2009-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3487

CVE-2009-3487 is a low-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2009-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the J-Web interface in Juniper JUNOS 8.5R1.14 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the JEXEC_OUTID parameter in a JEXEC_MODE_RELAY_OUTPUT action to the jexec program; the (2) act, (3) refresh-time, or (4) ifid parameter to scripter.php; (5) the revision parameter in a rollback action to the configuration program; the m[] parameter to the (6) monitor, (7) manage, (8) events, (9) configuration, or (10) alarms program; (11) the m[] parameter to the default URI; (12) the m[] parameter in a browse action to the default URI; (13) the wizard-next parameter in an https action to the configuration program; or the (14) Contact Information, (15) System Description, (16) Local Engine ID, (17) System Location, or (18) System Name Override SNMP parameter, related to the configuration program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3487?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the J-Web interface in Juniper JUNOS 8.5R1.14 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the JEXEC_OUTID parameter in a JEXEC_MODE_RELAY_OUTPUT action to the jexec program; the (2) act, (3) refresh-time, or (4) ifid parameter to scripter.php; (5) the revision parameter in a rollback action to the configuration program; the m[] parameter to the (6) monitor, (7) manage, (8) events, (9) configuration, or (10) alarms program; (11) the m[] parameter to the default URI; (12) the m[] parameter in a browse action to the default URI; (13) the wizard-next parameter in an https action to the configuration program; or the (14) Contact Information, (15) System Description, (16) Local Engine ID, (17) System Location, or (18) System Name Override SNMP parameter, related to the configuration program.
How severe is CVE-2009-3487?: CVE-2009-3487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-3487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3487?: CVE-2009-3487 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3487 published?: CVE-2009-3487 was published on 2009-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.5:r1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*

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