CVE-2009-2705

Name: CVE-2009-2705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-11T10:30:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2705 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CA SiteMinder allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protections for J2EE applications via a request containing non-canonical, "overlong Unicode" in place of blacklisted characters.. EPSS estimates a 3.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CA SiteMinder allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protections for J2EE applications via a request containing non-canonical, "overlong Unicode" in place of blacklisted characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.96%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	J2ee	All versions
Broadcom	Siteminder	All versions

References

http://i8jesus.com/?p=55URL Repurposed
http://i8jesus.com/?p=55URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2705?

How severe is CVE-2009-2705?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2705 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2705?

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