CVE-2009-1220

Name: CVE-2009-1220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-01T18:30:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in +webvpn+/index.html in WebVPN on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5520 with software 7.2(4)30 and earlier 7.2 versions including 7.2(2)22, and 8.0(4)28 and earlier 8.0 versions, when clientless mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Host HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 9.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in +webvpn+/index.html in WebVPN on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5520 with software 7.2(4)30 and earlier 7.2 versions including 7.2(2)22, and 8.0(4)28 and earlier 8.0 versions, when clientless mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Host HTTP header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.01%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance	5520
Cisco	Ios	7.2\(2\)22

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1220?

How severe is CVE-2009-1220?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1220?

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Source: NVD / NIST