# CVE-2009-1713: The XSLT functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not properly implement the document function, which allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-06-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The XSLT functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not properly implement the document function, which allows remote attackers to read (1) arbitrary local files and (2) files from different security zones via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51267
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
- http://osvdb.org/54975
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-857-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613

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