CVE-2009-1408: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1408: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webSPELL 4.2.0c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webSPELL 4.2.0c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as onmouseover in nested BBcode tags, as demonstrated using (1) email, (2) img, and (3) url tags.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1408 is a cross-site scripting flaw in webSPELL 4.2.0c. Attackers could inject script or HTML through nested BBCode tags using JavaScript event attributes. Business risk depends on whether the site still runs this old version and allows untrusted users to post BBCode content. Exposure is most likely on legacy public webSPELL 4.2.0c sites with forums, comments, profiles, or other user-controlled BBCode fields. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not a modern widespread emergency, but any public, unpatched webSPELL 4.2.0c site should be remediated promptly because XSS can affect user sessions and site trust. Mitigation focus: Inventory any webSPELL installations and confirm whether version 4.2.0c is present.; Check webSPELL vendor guidance or release files for a fixed version.; Restrict or disable untrusted BBCode posting until remediation is confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 24, 2009, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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8453CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
webspell-bbcode-xss(49937)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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