How severe is CVE-2009-3745?

CVE-2009-3745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3745?

CVE-2009-3745 affects Ibm Rational Appscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3745?

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

When was CVE-2009-3745 published?

CVE-2009-3745 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3745

CVE-2009-3745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Appscan 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Rational Appscan
Published: 2009-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the help pages in IBM Rational AppScan Enterprise Edition 5.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3745?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the help pages in IBM Rational AppScan Enterprise Edition 5.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
How severe is CVE-2009-3745?: CVE-2009-3745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3745?: CVE-2009-3745 affects Ibm Rational Appscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3745 published?: CVE-2009-3745 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan:5.5.0.2:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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