CVE-2009-2350

Name: CVE-2009-2350
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-07T23:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2350 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header or (2) specifying the content of a Refresh header, a related issue to CVE-2009-1312.. EPSS estimates a 14.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header or (2) specifying the content of a Refresh header, a related issue to CVE-2009-1312.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.38%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2350?

How severe is CVE-2009-2350?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2350 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2350?

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Source: NVD / NIST