CVE-2009-0239

Name: CVE-2009-0239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-10T18:00:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 32.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0239 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file that appears in a preview in a search result, aka "Script Execution in Windows Search Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 32.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file that appears in a preview in a search result, aka "Script Execution in Windows Search Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

32.55%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Search	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0239?

How severe is CVE-2009-0239?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0239 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0239?

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Source: NVD / NIST