CVE-2009-2816

qt: MITM in the WebKit's Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) implementation

Published Nov 13, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The implementation of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.0.4 and Google Chrome before 3.0.195.33, includes certain custom HTTP headers in the OPTIONS request during cross-origin operations with preflight, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via a crafted web page.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-2806 The implementation of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.0.4 and Google Chrome before 3.0.195.33, includes certain custom HTTP headers in the OPTIONS request during cross-origin operations with preflight, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via a crafted web page.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:07 AM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 13, 2009, 3:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 AM