CVE-2009-1729: sun java_system_communications_express Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2009-1729 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in sun java_system_communications_express. EPSS estimates a 5.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 5 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 21-05-2009
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Communications Express 6 2005Q4 (aka 6.2) and 6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the abperson_displayName parameter to uwc/abs/search.xml in the Add Contact implementation in the Personal Address Book component or (2) the temporaryCalendars parameter to uwc/base/UWCMain.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.