CVE-2009-1699: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1699: The XSL stylesheet implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iP...

The XSL stylesheet implementation 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 does not properly handle XML external entities, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted DTD, as demonstrated by a file:///etc/passwd URL in an entity declaration, related to an "XXE attack."

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 XML parsing flaw that let a malicious web page read local files from vulnerable Safari or iPhone OS devices. For most organizations today, urgency is low unless legacy Apple browsers or embedded WebKit components remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Apple client software or legacy WebKit-derived deployments. The source bundle also lists downstream vendor advisories, but exact non-Apple affected package details are not provided here. Treat this as legacy exposure management, not a current emergency, unless unsupported WebKit clients remain in business use. If they do, prioritize removal because the impact is local file disclosure from web content. Mitigation focus: Remove or isolate affected legacy Safari and iPhone OS versions.; Upgrade Safari to 4.0 or later where applicable.; Consult Apple and downstream vendor advisories for exact fixed versions..

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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