CVE-2009-0487

Name: CVE-2009-0487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-09T20:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara before 1.0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted forum post.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara before 1.0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted forum post.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mahara	Mahara	<= 1.0.8
Mahara	Mahara	0.9.0
Mahara	Mahara	0.9.1
Mahara	Mahara	0.9.2
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.0
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.1
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.2
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.3
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.4
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.5
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.6
Mahara	Mahara	1.0.7

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0487?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara before 1.0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted forum post.

How severe is CVE-2009-0487?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0487?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST