CVE-2009-3016

Public Exploit

Description

Apple Safari 4.0.3 does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header that contains a javascript: URI, (2) entering a javascript: URI when specifying the content of a Refresh header, (3) injecting a Refresh header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI, or (4) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Refresh header.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/ exploit
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6475 vdb entry signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52992 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-3016?
To fix CVE-2009-3016, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-3016 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-3016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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