How severe is CVE-2009-0039?

CVE-2009-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0039?

CVE-2009-0039 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0039 published?

CVE-2009-0039 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0039

CVE-2009-0039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2009-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the web administration password, (2) upload applications, and perform unspecified other administrative actions, as demonstrated by (3) a Shutdown request to console/portal//Server/Shutdown.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0039?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the web administration password, (2) upload applications, and perform unspecified other administrative actions, as demonstrated by (3) a Shutdown request to console/portal//Server/Shutdown.
How severe is CVE-2009-0039?: CVE-2009-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0039?: CVE-2009-0039 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0039 published?: CVE-2009-0039 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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