How severe is CVE-2009-3562?

CVE-2009-3562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-3562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3562?

CVE-2009-3562 affects Xerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3562?

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

When was CVE-2009-3562 published?

CVE-2009-3562 was published on 2009-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3562

CVE-2009-3562 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xerver 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Xerver
Published: 2009-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the currentPath parameter in a chooseDirectory action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3562?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xerver HTTP Server 4.32 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the currentPath parameter in a chooseDirectory action.
How severe is CVE-2009-3562?: CVE-2009-3562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-3562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3562?: CVE-2009-3562 affects Xerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3562 published?: CVE-2009-3562 was published on 2009-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xerver:xerver:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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