How severe is CVE-2009-4387?

CVE-2009-4387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4387?

CVE-2009-4387 primarily affects Manageengine Password Manager Pro. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4387?

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

When was CVE-2009-4387 published?

CVE-2009-4387 was published on 2009-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4387

CVE-2009-4387 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Manageengine Password Manager Pro 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Manageengine Password Manager Pro
Published: 2009-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism in ShowInContentAreaAction.do in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro (PMP) before 6.1 Build 6104 uses case-sensitive checks for malicious inputs, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchtext parameter and other unspecified inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4387?: The cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism in ShowInContentAreaAction.do in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro (PMP) before 6.1 Build 6104 uses case-sensitive checks for malicious inputs, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchtext parameter and other unspecified inputs.
How severe is CVE-2009-4387?: CVE-2009-4387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4387?: CVE-2009-4387 primarily affects Manageengine Password Manager Pro. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4387 published?: CVE-2009-4387 was published on 2009-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:*:-:standard:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:password_manager_pro6.1:*:free:*:*:*:*:*:*

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