CVE-2009-2816
Published Nov 13, 2009 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
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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QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 43068 ↗
- ADV-2009-3233 ↗
- APPLE-SA-2009-11-11-1 ↗
- ADV-2009-3217 ↗
- ADV-2011-0212 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- FEDORA-2009-11487 ↗
- 59967 ↗
- 36997 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- 1023165 ↗
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6516 ↗
Record history
Published Nov 13, 2009 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026