CVE-2009-5097
CVE-2009-5097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Palm Pre Webos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Hp Palm Pre Webos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Palm Pre WebOS 1.1 and earlier processes JavaScript in email messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, as demonstrated by reading PalmDatabase.db3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5097?
- Palm Pre WebOS 1.1 and earlier processes JavaScript in email messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, as demonstrated by reading PalmDatabase.db3.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5097?
- CVE-2009-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-5097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-5097?
- CVE-2009-5097 primarily affects Hp Palm Pre Webos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-5097 published?
- CVE-2009-5097 was published on 2011-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/pre/p100eww/sprint/solutions/article/50607_en.html#12
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36936
- http://tlhsecurity.blogspot.com/2009/10/palm-pre-webos-11-remote-file-access.html
- http://www.precentral.net/webos-1-2-fixed-serious-file-security-issue
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022987
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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