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CVE-2009-2816

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.8 Published: 2009-11-13 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Apple SafariGoogle ChromeFedoraproject FedoraApple Iphone OsOpensuse Opensuse

Weakness Type

CWE-352

References