CVE-2009-3730

Name: CVE-2009-3730
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-20T17:30:01.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3730 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the ReqWeb Help feature (aka the Web Client Help system) in IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the operation parameter to ReqWebHelp/advanced/workingSet.jsp, or the (2) searchWord, (3) maxHits, (4) scopedSearch, or (5) scope parameter to ReqWebHelp/basic/searchView.jsp.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the ReqWeb Help feature (aka the Web Client Help system) in IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the operation parameter to ReqWebHelp/advanced/workingSet.jsp, or the (2) searchWord, (3) maxHits, (4) scopedSearch, or (5) scope parameter to ReqWebHelp/basic/searchView.jsp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Requisitepro	7.1.0

References

http://osvdb.org/59088
http://osvdb.org/59089
http://secunia.com/advisories/37052Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK83895Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36721Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2958Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/59088
http://osvdb.org/59089
http://secunia.com/advisories/37052Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK83895Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36721Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2958Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3730?

How severe is CVE-2009-3730?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3730 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3730?

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