CVE-2009-1408

Name: CVE-2009-1408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-24T14:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webSPELL 4.2.0c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as onmouseover in nested BBcode tags, as demonstrated using (1) email, (2) img, and (3) url tags.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webSPELL 4.2.0c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as onmouseover in nested BBcode tags, as demonstrated using (1) email, (2) img, and (3) url tags.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webspell	Webspell	4.2.0c

References

http://osvdb.org/53782
http://secunia.com/advisories/34764Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502732/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34595Exploit, Patch
http://www.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=25Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webspell.org/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=126&lang=ukPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49937
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8453
http://osvdb.org/53782
http://secunia.com/advisories/34764Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502732/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34595Exploit, Patch
http://www.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=25Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webspell.org/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=126&lang=ukPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49937
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8453

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1408?

How severe is CVE-2009-1408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1408?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1408?

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Source: NVD / NIST