How severe is CVE-2009-4890?

CVE-2009-4890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4890?

CVE-2009-4890 affects Retrieve Vbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4890?

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

When was CVE-2009-4890 published?

CVE-2009-4890 was published on 2010-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4890

CVE-2009-4890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Retrieve Vbook 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Retrieve Vbook
Published: 2010-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the login application in vBook 4.2.17 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title and (2) message parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4890?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the login application in vBook 4.2.17 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title and (2) message parameters.
How severe is CVE-2009-4890?: CVE-2009-4890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4890?: CVE-2009-4890 affects Retrieve Vbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4890 published?: CVE-2009-4890 was published on 2010-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:retrieve:vbook:4.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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