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CVE-2009-4387: The cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism in ShowInContentAreaAction.do in ManageEngine Password...

The cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism in ShowInContentAreaAction.do in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro (PMP) before 6.1 Build 6104 uses case-sensitive checks for malicious inputs, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchtext parameter and other unspecified inputs.

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This is an older reflected or input-handling XSS issue in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the search function and possibly other inputs because filtering checked malicious input case-sensitively. In a password manager, successful script execution in a user session can create meaningful business risk. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running ManageEngine Password Manager Pro versions earlier than 6.1 Build 6104. Risk increases if the PMP web interface is reachable by untrusted networks or many internal users. The bundle does not identify specific editions, deployment modes, or all affected parameters. Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue, not an emergency absent exposure or exploitation evidence. Prioritize remediation if legacy Password Manager Pro is still deployed, because the affected application stores sensitive credentials and XSS can undermine trusted user sessions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Password Manager Pro to 6.1 Build 6104 or a supported later release.; Confirm the target fix level against ManageEngine release notes or support guidance.; Restrict PMP web access to trusted administrative networks and authenticated users..

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