Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-2350. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header or (2) specifying the content of a Refresh header, a related issue to CVE-2009-1312.

The weakness was published 07/07/2009 by MustLive as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2350 since 07/07/2009. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (33063) and SecurityFocus (BID 35570†). Similar entries are available at VDB-48897 and VDB-48896. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800902
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer XSS Vulnerability - July09
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: MustLive
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-2350 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2350
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48895
SecurityFocus: 35570 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 'javascript:' URI in 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 11/13/2025 06:36
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (49), 05/07/2019 12:42 (7), 08/12/2021 09:19 (7), 11/13/2025 06:36 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:162:103

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