CVE-2009-3016

N/A Unknown
Published: August 31, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

Apple Safari 4.0.3 does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header that contains a javascript: URI, (2) entering a javascript: URI when specifying the content of a Refresh header, (3) injecting a Refresh header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI, or (4) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Refresh header.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
51th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple