CVE-2009-4408 json
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in models.parser in PyForum 1.0.3 and possibly earlier versions, and possibly zForum, a…
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2009-4375
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in models.parser in PyForum 1.0.3 and possibly earlier versions, and possibly zForum, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted BBcode (1) img or (2) url tags, which are not properly handled when a post is viewed.
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1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/37764
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/54855
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/61051
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/508478/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4408
- NVD CVE-2009-4408
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