How severe is CVE-2009-4999?

CVE-2009-4999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4999?

CVE-2009-4999 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4999?

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

When was CVE-2009-4999 published?

CVE-2009-4999 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4999

CVE-2009-4999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine
Published: 2010-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4999?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Name field.
How severe is CVE-2009-4999?: CVE-2009-4999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4999?: CVE-2009-4999 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4999?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4999 published?: CVE-2009-4999 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:011:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:012:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:013:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:015:*:*:*:*:*:*

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