CVE-2009-2360

Horde Passwd < 3.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Backend Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-2360. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Horde 'Passwd' module by injecting a malicious script via the 'backend' parameter. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in passwd/main.php in the Passwd module before 3.1.1 for Horde allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backend parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33065

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Horde 'Passwd' module by injecting a malicious script via the 'backend' parameter. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Horde 'Passwd' module versions prior to 3.1.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable Horde 'Passwd' module endpoint
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://bugs.horde.org/ticket/8398
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1784
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/35769
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/35720
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35573
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1829
Patch mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://lists.horde.org/archives/announce/2009/000507.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51542

Scores

EPSS 0.0109
EPSS Percentile 78.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (6)
horde/passwd 2.0
horde/passwd 2.1
horde/passwd 2.2
horde/passwd 2.2.1
horde/passwd 2.2.2
horde/passwd < 3.1
Published Jul 08, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026