How severe is CVE-2009-5048?

CVE-2009-5048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2009-5048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5048?

CVE-2009-5048 affects Mortbay Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5048?

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

When was CVE-2009-5048 published?

CVE-2009-5048 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5048

CVE-2009-5048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mortbay Jetty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mortbay Jetty
Published: 2019-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cookie Dump Servlet stored XSS vulnerability in jetty though 6.1.20.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5048?: Cookie Dump Servlet stored XSS vulnerability in jetty though 6.1.20.
How severe is CVE-2009-5048?: CVE-2009-5048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2009-5048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5048?: CVE-2009-5048 affects Mortbay Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5048 published?: CVE-2009-5048 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mortbay:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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