How severe is CVE-2009-3618?

CVE-2009-3618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3618?

CVE-2009-3618 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3618?

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

When was CVE-2009-3618 published?

CVE-2009-3618 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3618

CVE-2009-3618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Viewvc
Published: 2009-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0 before 1.0.9 and 1.1 before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the view parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3618?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0 before 1.0.9 and 1.1 before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the view parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-3618?: CVE-2009-3618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3618?: CVE-2009-3618 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3618 published?: CVE-2009-3618 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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