CVE-2009-0239: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0239: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Ser...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Search 4.0 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file that appears in a preview in a search result, aka "Script Execution in Windows Search Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0239 is a Windows Search 4.0 cross-site scripting issue on Windows XP SP2/SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2. A crafted file shown in a search-result preview could cause script or HTML to run. The attack is user-assisted, so exposure depends on users handling malicious files on affected legacy systems. Likely limited to environments still running Windows Search 4.0 on Windows XP SP2/SP3 or Windows Server 2003 SP2. Modern Windows versions are not listed in the provided bundle. Treat as a legacy-platform risk rather than a broad current-enterprise emergency. Prioritize remediation where affected systems process untrusted files or remain connected to business networks. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS09-023 and apply applicable vendor guidance for affected systems.; Inventory Windows XP SP2/SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 hosts using Windows Search 4.0.; Reduce exposure to untrusted files on affected legacy hosts until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 10, 2009, 17:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS09-023CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5428CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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