Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-5113 is a cross-site scripting issue in WebGlimpse's wgarcmin.cgi. The sources say WebGlimpse 2.18.7 and earlier can reflect attacker-supplied content through the DOC parameter, allowing script or HTML injection in a user's browser. Business risk depends on whether this old CGI component is still reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy servers still running WebGlimpse 2.18.7 or earlier with wgarcmin.cgi accessible over HTTP or HTTPS. Modern environments may have no exposure unless old CGI search tooling remains deployed. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless confirmed internet-facing on a sensitive system. If present, prioritize removal, upgrade, or access restriction because XSS can support credential theft, session abuse, and user-targeted compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory servers for WebGlimpse and wgarcmin.cgi exposure.; Confirm whether installed WebGlimpse versions are 2.18.7 or earlier.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for supported fixes or replacement options..
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- webglimpse-doc-xss(74184)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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