CVE-2009-0763: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Kipper 2.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbit

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0763 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting kipper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Kipper 2.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the charm parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bookelves

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-06 06:50 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bookelves kipper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kipper || rpm -q kipper || kipper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kipper sudo apt install kipper=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.01> sudo apt-mark hold kipper

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kipper sudo dnf downgrade kipper-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.01> sudo dnf versionlock add kipper

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Kipper 2.01 - Cross-Site Scripting / Local File Inclusion / File Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0763?

kipper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0763 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0763 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0763 affect?

CVE-2009-0763 affects kipper. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Kipper 2.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the charm parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0763?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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