CVE-2009-2472

Name: CVE-2009-2472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-22T18:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass.". EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mozilla	Firefox	< 3.0.12	—
Fedoraproject	Fedora	10	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Debuginfo	10	Sp2
Suse	Linux Enterprise Debuginfo	11	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.0	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	10	Sp2
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	10	Sp2
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36005Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36145Third Party Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-265068-1Broken Link
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020800.1-1Broken Link
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-40.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=479288Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481434Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497102Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9497Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01032.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36005Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36145Third Party Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-265068-1Broken Link
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020800.1-1Broken Link
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-40.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=479288Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481434Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497102Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9497Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01032.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2472?

How severe is CVE-2009-2472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2472?

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