CVE-2009-1689: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1689: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1,...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving submission of a form to the about:blank URL, leading to security-context replacement.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old WebKit flaw affecting legacy Apple Safari and early iPhone/iPod touch OS versions. A malicious web page could cause script or HTML to run in the wrong browser security context, creating cross-site scripting risk. Modern, supported browsers and mobile OS versions should not be treated as exposed based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely where legacy Safari or early iPhone/iPod touch OS builds remain in use. The bundle also includes WebKit-related vendor advisories, but it does not provide enough structured affected-product data to expand the affected list beyond the CVE description. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable browsers remain in production or sensitive environments. The business risk is mainly from outdated client software processing untrusted web content, not from a current confirmed exploitation campaign in the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Safari to version 4.0 or later where applicable.; Update affected iPhone OS and iPod touch OS devices using Apple guidance.; Retire unsupported legacy devices or browsers that cannot receive fixes..

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, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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