How severe is CVE-2009-5065?

CVE-2009-5065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5065?

CVE-2009-5065 primarily affects Mark Pilgrim Feedparser. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5065?

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

When was CVE-2009-5065 published?

CVE-2009-5065 was published on 2011-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5065

CVE-2009-5065 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mark Pilgrim Feedparser 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: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mark Pilgrim Feedparser
Published: 2011-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving nested CDATA stanzas.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5065?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving nested CDATA stanzas.
How severe is CVE-2009-5065?: CVE-2009-5065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5065?: CVE-2009-5065 primarily affects Mark Pilgrim Feedparser. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5065?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5065 published?: CVE-2009-5065 was published on 2011-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mark_pilgrim:feedparser:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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