CVE-2009-5099: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewAction in Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-5099?

bi server: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0.1062. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-5099 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5099 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-5099 affect?

CVE-2009-5099 affects bi server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewAction in Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the outputType parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-5099?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2009-5099 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting bi server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewAction in Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the outputType parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2011-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pentaho

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-09-13 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pentaho bi server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.0.1062 · 1.2.0 · 1.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.0.1062

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bi-server || rpm -q bi-server || bi-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.0.1062 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bi-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bi-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2009-5099?

bi server: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0.1062. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-5099 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5099 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-2009-5099 affect?

CVE-2009-5099 affects bi server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewAction in Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the outputType parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-5099?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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