CVE-2009-1879

Name: CVE-2009-1879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-21T17:30:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.template.html in the express-install templates in the SDK in Adobe Flex before 3.4, when the installed Flash version is older than a specified requiredMajorVersion value, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.. EPSS estimates a 8.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.template.html in the express-install templates in the SDK in Adobe Flex before 3.4, when the installed Flash version is older than a specified requiredMajorVersion value, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.25%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flex Sdk	< 3.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36374Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022748Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gdssecurity.com/l/b/2009/08/20/adobe-flex-3-3-sdk-dom-based-xss/Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505948/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52608VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/36374Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022748Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gdssecurity.com/l/b/2009/08/20/adobe-flex-3-3-sdk-dom-based-xss/Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505948/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52608VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1879?

How severe is CVE-2009-1879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1879?

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