How severe is CVE-2009-5049?

CVE-2009-5049 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-2009-5049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5049?

CVE-2009-5049 primarily affects Mortbay Jetty. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5049?

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

When was CVE-2009-5049 published?

CVE-2009-5049 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5049

CVE-2009-5049 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% (74th 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

WebApp JSP Snoop page XSS in jetty though 6.1.21.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5049?: WebApp JSP Snoop page XSS in jetty though 6.1.21.
How severe is CVE-2009-5049?: CVE-2009-5049 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-2009-5049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5049?: CVE-2009-5049 primarily affects Mortbay Jetty. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5049 published?: CVE-2009-5049 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mortbay:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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