CVE-2009-4429

Name: CVE-2009-4429
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-28T19:00:00.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4429 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sections module 5.x before 5.x-1.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with "administer sections" privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a section name (aka the Name field).. EPSS estimates a 2.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sections module 5.x before 5.x-1.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with "administer sections" privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a section name (aka the Name field).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.82%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	5.x-1.0
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	5.x-1.1
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	5.x-1.2
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	5.x-1.x-dev
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	6.x-1.0
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	6.x-1.1
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	6.x-1.2
Alexander Hass	Sections Module	6.x-1.x-dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/661404Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37752Vendor Advisory
http://www.madirish.net/?article=440
http://www.osvdb.org/61107
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37371Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54860
http://drupal.org/node/661404Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37752Vendor Advisory
http://www.madirish.net/?article=440
http://www.osvdb.org/61107
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37371Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54860

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4429?

How severe is CVE-2009-4429?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4429 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4429?

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