CVE-2009-4866

Name: CVE-2009-4866
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-11T12:02:09.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Matt's Script Archive (MSA) Simple Search 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the terms parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Matt's Script Archive (MSA) Simple Search 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the terms parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Matt Wright	Simple Search	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4866?

How severe is CVE-2009-4866?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4866?

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Source: NVD / NIST