CVE-2009-2350
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh...
CVE-2009-2350 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.3) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published July 7, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 14.4%, the 96th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.3 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 14.4%EPSS, 96th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - 'JavaScript:' URI in 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting | 2009-06-03 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-2350- CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-2350- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-2346No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2009-2346- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qvrc-hgq4-x7gwNo score
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh...
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.
- Record
GHSA-qvrc-hgq4-x7gw- Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.