CVE-2009-4408

Name: CVE-2009-4408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-23T21:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in models.parser in PyForum 1.0.3 and possibly earlier versions, and possibly zForum, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted BBcode (1) img or (2) url tags, which are not properly handled when a post is viewed.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in models.parser in PyForum 1.0.3 and possibly earlier versions, and possibly zForum, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted BBcode (1) img or (2) url tags, which are not properly handled when a post is viewed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pyforum	Pyforum	<= 1.0.3
Pyforum	Pyforum	1.0.0
Pyforum	Pyforum	1.0.1
Pyforum	Pyforum	1.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4408?

How severe is CVE-2009-4408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4408?

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Source: NVD / NIST