How severe is CVE-2009-4647?

CVE-2009-4647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4647 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4647?

CVE-2009-4647 primarily affects Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4647?

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

When was CVE-2009-4647 published?

CVE-2009-4647 was published on 2010-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4647

CVE-2009-4647 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance
Published: 2010-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 7_0_296 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter, which is not properly handled when the administrator views audit logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4647?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 7_0_296 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter, which is not properly handled when the administrator views audit logs.
How severe is CVE-2009-4647?: CVE-2009-4647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4647 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4647?: CVE-2009-4647 primarily affects Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4647?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4647 published?: CVE-2009-4647 was published on 2010-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:7_0_135:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:7_0_178:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:7_0_189:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:7_0_259:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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